Second Year SOD Patient Care Experience – Selective
Course Director: Susan Coldwell
Credits: 6
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer/ 2
Course Overview
This course provides second-year dental students with a four-week immersion in aspects of patient care at the UW School of Dentistry. This will help prepare them for independent patient care during their subsequent clinical training.
Learning Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
1. Demonstrate basic dental assisting functions including operatory setup, breakdown, and effective four-handed instrument exchange.
2. Practice infection control and waste management procedures in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
UWSOD Competencies: C-02, C-06, CE-07
Date last updated: 2023-08-09