This is a lecture and laboratory course designed to prepare the student to assist the dentist in dental specialty and expanded functions areas. Students will demonstrate competency in chairside laboratory skills, patient education, instrument identification and usage and tray set-ups. Manipulation and fabrication of materials will also be completed. This course is designed to prepare the dental assistant student to assist the dental practitioner in endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, implants, fixed and removable prosthodontics and pedodontics. Students will also demonstrate understanding of performing sealants and coronal polishing.