DEN 102: Managing Safe Practice in Dentistry

In this course, dental assisting students are introduced to types of diseases and their transmission, the application of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to dentistry, and the management of hazardous waste in the dental office. Students gain practical experience in the operation of sterilization equipment and disinfection techniques, as well as methods for the safe management and manipulation of various substances used in the dental office. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Admission to Dental Assisting program

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Admission to Dental Assisting program

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

     offered in the daytime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

     offered in the daytime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.
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Description Hours
Credits 1
Lecture Hours 15
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 15
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 30

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