Four Handed Dentistry & Infection Control

Course Code
BDS206
Course Title
Four Handed Dentistry & Infection Control
Course Description

Four Handed Dentistry

This course describes the concept and advantages of four handed dentistry. It describes the ergonomic position for the patient, dental assistant and doctor and explain the responsibilities of the dental assistant during clinical dental work. The course also describes the ergonomic arrangement of dental clinic.

Infection Control:

This course explains the different ways of transmission of infectious diseases and emphasis on the immunization of all oral health care providers. The course describes the sterilization methods in dental practice, application of protective barriers, personal protective equipment and infection control during all clinical dental procedures.

Prerequisites
BDS111
Credits
1
Course Type
Theory
Offered
Fall