Catalog Description
Foundation course providing students with critical dental science knowledge, such as dental terminology, anatomy, physiology and infection control. Studies include, but are not limited to, mechanisms for transmitting disease, oral embryology, histology, pathology, morphology, preliminary oral examination, charting conditions - hard/soft tissues; taking/recording vital signs, cavity detector, sterilization/disinfection, infection control procedures, and infectious disease process.
Section Notes
This course is a tech-enhanced course and requires the use of Canvas. Some coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet-enabled device. This course is part of the Dental Assisting Program and cannot be taken as a separate course. You must apply to the program online at ccsf.edu/dad
Requisites
PREREQ: BIO 9 or BIO 106 or BIO 108 or BIO 112 COREQ: DENT 55A and DENT 62
Learning Outcomes