This lecture/seminar course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of oral self-care. Emphasis is placed on the Certified Dental Assistant’s (CDA) role during restorative dental procedures. Pain control methods, isolation techniques and the properties and manipulation of dental materials are explored within the context of a safe and accident prevention model. Additionally, students are prepared for their first practicum rotations in a dental practice setting.
This course is part of the full-time Certified Dental Assisting Program.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Oral Self-Care
- Anesthetics
- Dental Dam
- Dental Materials
- Restorative Dentistry Assisting
- Matrices and Wedges
- Safety and Accident Prevention
- Self and Peer Evaluation
- Dental Assisting Practicum
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.