Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Theory 1 (DENT 1503)

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.
Course code: DENT 1503
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=DENT&number=1503
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Additional Information

  • 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

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† 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.