CHERRYPICKERFoothill College
D A 73
DENTAL ASSISTING SUPERVISED CLINIC · 5.5 units
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This course builds upon the techniques introduced in D A 51A through a supervised clinical externship, providing students with hands-on experience in a real-world setting. Students will utilize their chairside dental assisting skills in the general practice and specialty clinics at externship sites, catering to patients of all ages and diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Throughout this course, students will engage in hands-on, experiential learning under the guidance of experienced dental professionals. Students can apply the principles of compassionate, person-centered care and communication in diverse clinical settings. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 4:30 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at Foothill College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
D A 51AINTRODUCTION TO CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTINGCatalog wording: “D A 51A.”
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