2025-2026 Academic Catalog

DEN-110 Dental Assisting II

This course is designed to further develop the skills, knowledge, and responsibilities of the dental assistant and to further prepare the student for the Maryland General Dental Assisting Expanded Functions (MDG) exam administered by DANB. Topics include placement and removal of rubber dam; fabrication, cementation, and removal of temporary crowns; fabrication of athletic mouthguards, fluoride, and bleaching trays; vitality testing; placing and removing periodontal dressings; suture removal; placing and removing retraction cord; applying topical fluoride; and preparing and fitting stainless steel crowns. Students who are only seeking to take the Maryland General Dental Assisting Expanded Functions exam administered by DANB, please contact the Dental Assisting Program Coordinator for specific enrollment criteria for DEN 110.

Credits

5 credits

Prerequisite

Take BIO-116, DEN-101, and DEN-108.

Corequisite

Take Lab DEN-110L. Take COM-103 or COM-108; AND DEN-115, DEN-120, and DEN-130.

Semesters Offered

Spring Only, All Years