Dental Assisting Lec/Lab (DESC)

DESC 2832  Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries  
Credit Hours:   2  
Corequisites: DES 2100 and DESL 2100  
Lab Fee: Yes  

This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge and clinical practice necessary for the dental auxiliary to perform expanded functions permitted by the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Dentistry.

DESC 2833  Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries 2  
Credit Hours:   3  
Prerequisites: DESC 2832 with a grade of "C" or higher  
Lab Fee: Yes  

Students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical application of alternative methods in dentistry for retraction techniques, dental dam materials, matrix systems, impression systems, provisional crown and bridge fabrication, dental photography, and orthodontic expanded functions as permitted by the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Dentistry.