This course covers the history of dentistry, the education and characteristics of the dental assisting professional, members of the dental healthcare team, professional code of ethics in the field of dentistry, and the statutory law for the field of dentistry.
Prerequisites
None
Student Learning Outcomes
- Compare and contrast the contribution in dentistry from a historical perspective.
- Explain the importance of communication in the dental office.
- Describe and demonstrate the characteristics of a professional dental assistant.
- List the members of the dental healthcare team and explain their roles.
- Identify basic principles of ethics for the dental assistant.
- Explain the types of statutory law, including the difference between criminal law and civil law.