Dental Assisting A100-
Dental Anatomy
(2)
Anatomical structures of the head and neck with emphasis on tooth growth, development, and their surrounding structures. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A110-
Chairside Techniques 1
(3)
Four-handed dentistry. History of the dental profession. Sterilization procedures, utilization and maintenance of dental operatory equipment. Course requires purchase of a lab coat. ADVISORY: Dental Assisting A120 and A150. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A115-
Chairside Techniques 2
(2)
This is a continuation of Dental Assisting A110 Chairside Techniques 1 with an emphasis on dental specialties, and application of coronal polish for state certification. ADVISORY: Dental Assisting A110 and A150. COREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A125. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A120-
Dental Materials
(3)
Emphasis on composition and use of dental restorative materials. Lab exercises include manipulation of restorative and compression materials and taking and pouring of impression materials. Students must purchase a uniform for this course.
COREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A110. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A125-
Expanded Functions
(2)
Emphasis on expanded functions for the registered dental assistant. Laboratory practice and preclinical evaluations, including pit and fissure sealant placements on patients. Students will practice mock written and practical examinations in preparation for state licensing board examinations. PREREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A110 and A120. COREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A115 and A165. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A130-
Prevnt & Comm Dentistry
(1)
Discussion of current concepts of preventive dentistry. Nutrition, oral hygiene techniques and home care are covered in detail. Includes community dental project. Psychology of the dental auxiliary, dental team and dental patient are presented. COREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A150. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A140-
Dental Radiography 1
(3)
A study of the principles of x-ray production, physics, biological effects, radiation safety procedures and monitoring. COREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A100, A110, and A150
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Dental Assisting A145-
Dental Radiography 2
(2)
In-depth study of bisecting and paralleling techniques employed in patient intraoral radiographs. Analysis and correction of techniques and processing errors, clinical laboratory experience exposing x-rays on patients utilizing bisecting, and paralleling techniques including film processing and mounting for various radiographic examinations. PREREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A140 and A163. COREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A165. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A150-
Biomedical Sciences
(2)
A study of pharmacology, oral pathology, and related disciplines as they apply to the dental assistant. The student must purchase a uniform for this course. COREQUISTIE: Dental Assisting A110 and A160. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A160-
Clinical Experience 1
(1)
An introduction to clinical dentistry for the beginning dental assisting student. The student must purchase a uniform for this course. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. COREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A120, A130 and A140. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A163-
Clinical Experience 2
(1)
The second in a series of opportunities for clinical practice of concepts in dental assisting. Each student will be assigned to a dental office for either general dentistry or a specialty practice. Students are required to follow the dress code standards set up by the program according to ADA guidelines and OSHA mandates. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. PREREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A160. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A165-
Clinical Experience 3
(2.5)
The third in a series of opportunities for clinical practice of concepts in dental assisting. Each student will be assigned to a dental office for either general dentistry or a specialty practice. Students are required to follow the dress code standards set up by the program according to ADA guidelines-and OSHA mandates.
Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. PREREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A163. COREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A115, A145, and A175. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A168-
Clinial Experience 4
(1)
The fourth clinical rotation in which the students will be placed in a general dentistry and/or dental specialty setting. Students are required to follow the dress code standards required by the program and OSHA mandates. One hour seminar, thirty-two hours weekly for two weeks. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. PREREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A165. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Dental Assisting A175-
Prin of Bus & Prac Mgmt
(1.5)
An introduction to dental office administration, including dental records and charting, HIPAA regulations, communication skills, financial management appointment scheduling, payroll, and insurance claim processing. Students will be trained to use Dentrix Dental Software program to become knowledgeable in all areas of practice management utilizing the computer. This course may also be offered online. PREREQUISITE: Dental Assisting A100
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