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DENT 701 Dental Science I

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Dental Assisting Eligibility

All dental assisting courses require a grade of C or higher for progression in the sequence. Upon successful completion of the program, the candidate is eligible to apply for a Certificate of Completion from the Office of Admissions and Records, sit for the California Registered Dental Assistant Exam, and the Dental Assisting National Board Exam.

Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Course Description

An introduction to the basics of dentistry. Covers subjects of importance to current or potential dental assisting students, including tooth numbering systems, oral anatomy, tooth morphology, tooth structures, oral embryology, oral histology, dental caries, periodontal diseases, oral pathology, disease prevention techniques and nutrition as it affects the oral cavity. (Fall only.)

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None