Catalog Description
This foundational course provides students with knowledge of the dental health team, ethics/jurisprudence, HIPAA, history of dentistry, home care instruction including whitening, applied psychology, communication skills; oral and written communication, special patient, scheduling, recall systems and the administrative assistant, and use of Dentrix software for office functions.
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
COREQ: DENT 51 and DENT 55A
Learning Outcomes