2025-2026 Academic Catalog

DEN-101 Dental Assisting I

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the profession of dental assisting. The didactic portion will cover topics including Maryland law and ethics, dental terminology, infection control procedures, and proper use and care of dental instruments and equipment. Students will apply topics covered in the didactic portion of the course in a supervised lab setting.

Credits

4 credits

Prerequisite

Take RDG-095 or appropriate score on the placement test AND MAT-095, MAT-090, or appropriate score on the placement test.

Corequisite

Take BIO-116, DEN-104, DEN-107, and DEN-108. Take DEN-101L.

Semesters Offered

Fall Only, All Years