Catalog 2023-2024

DENA 1350 Dental Assisting II: Dental Specialties and EDDA Skills

This course focuses on chairside assisting with dental specialty procedures. Topics include prosthodontic procedures (fixed and removable), orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontic procedures, oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures, endodontics procedures, management of dental office emergencies, medically compromised patients, and expanded functions approved by law for performance by dental assistants in the State of Georgia. Student will pass a comprehensive examination and successfully perform all required clinical skills to receive Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDA) certification.

Prerequisite

DENA 1340 with a grade of C or higher