DEA 570 - Dental Clinic Internship

1.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in basic dental assisting procedures and exposure to patient management situations common to a general dental office. Students will assist local dentists in the on-campus dental clinic by carrying out necessary dental procedures on patients who have been referred by social service agencies. All areas of the dental office will be included in this phase of instruction and students will rotate on a routine schedule throughout each area utilizing information provided that is necessary in developing greater awareness of human dynamics. Students will participate in a weekly seminar. Lecture Hours: 12 | Lab Hours: 0 | Clinical Hours: 36

Pre-/Corequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in DEA 261, DEA 321, DEA 418, DEA 601