This course explores the history of dentistry, educational pathways, key characteristics of dental assisting professionals, roles within the dental healthcare team, the professional code of ethics, and statutory regulations governing the field.
Prerequisites
None
1. Analyze and evaluate the historical contributions to dentistry, highlighting key developments and their impact over time.
2. Explain the importance of effective communication in the dental office, and analyze its impact on both patient care and team collaboration.
3. Identify and illustrate the core attributes that characterize a professional dental assistant.
4. List the members of the dental healthcare team and provide a comprehensive explanation of each member’s roles and responsibilities.
5. Outline the key ethical principles that guide dental assistants' professional conduct.
6. Describe the categories of statutory law, and distinguish between criminal law and civil law.