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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: DES 1800, DESL 1800, DES 1020, DESL 1020. Corequisite: DESL 1200. This course provides the student with the fundamental knowledge of the nature, physics, and biological effects of radiation to maximize understanding of proper control and safety precautions to be used in exposing, processing, mounting, and evaluating diagnostically acceptable dental radiographs.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to skills needed for the daily operation of the dental business office. The course includes communication and telephone techniques, appointment control, inventory control, ordering, recall systems, accounts receivable and payable, dental insurance, and an introduction to a dental software program.
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1.00 Credits
Theory and practice in basic emergency procedures to manage medical emergencies occurring in the dental setting.
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1.00 Credits
Corequisite: DESL 1800. Topics in this introductory dental course include infection control techniques, the proper use of personal protective equipment, equipment maintenance and disinfection, methods of sterilization, patient/operator positioning, medical/dental history, intra/extra oral examination, dental charting, fourhanded dentistry, coronal polishing, topical fluoride application, cleaning removable appliances, dental team members, licensure, and professional organization.
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2.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the philosophy and principles of preventive dentistry. The dental auxiliary's role in patient care utilizing proper methods for biofilm control in the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease and dental caries is emphasized. Levels of prevention, dental biofilm development, biofilm diseases, the gingiva and periodontal infections, calculus, stains, caries assessment and development, plaque indices, toothbrushing, auxiliary biofilm control techniques, fluorides, smoking cessation, and patient education are also discussed.
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2.00 Credits
Corequisite: DESL2100. This course provides theoretical knowledge of the compostion, preparation, and application of materials commonly used in dentistry.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge and clinical practice necessary for the dental auxiliary to perform expanded functions permitted by the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Dentistry. Lab Fee.
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2.00 Credits
Corequisite: DES 1020. This laboratory course provides the student with an opportunity to use models, skulls and typodont teeth to identify head, neck, and dental anatomical structures. Lab Fee.
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1.00 Credits
Corequisite: DES 1200. This course provides the student with laboratory experience in exposing, processing, mounting, and critiquing diagnostically acceptable intraoral and extraoral radiographs. Lab Fee.
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1.00 Credits
Corequisite: DES 1800. This core course is designed for the practical application of dental clinical procedures and professionalism. Introductory skills are developed through practice in the dental clinical setting. Topics include: infection control techniques, equipment maintenance, disinfection, sterilization; patient, operator/assistant positioning; instrument transfer, oral evacuation; obtaining medical/dental histories; intra/extra oral exams; dental charting; coronal polishing and fluoride application. Lab Fee.
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