DS 105 - Dental Communications

This course is designed to develop the student’s oral and written communications skills for use in the dental office. Students will prepare and present a speech on subjects related to dentistry. Various topics include understanding patient behavior, psychology in the dental office, professional boundaries, and stress management. Through lecture, discussion, and individual and small group presentations, the student will become more confident in communicating with others. Semester Credit Hours: 1.00 Contact Hours: 15/0/0/15 Prerequisites/Corequisites: None.