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3.00 Credits
(4 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) W A continuation of DA 5.461. An in-depth study of X-ray and patient considerations, increased skills including exposures of X-rays on mannequins and patients. Students will participate in exposing, processing and mounting dental radiographs. Other radiographic methods will include extraoral, panoramic, endodontic, pedodontic, occlusal and disto-oblique techniques. Prerequisites: DA 5.461 Dental Radiology I.
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(4 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) Sp Advanced X-ray clinical application of dental radiographic procedures and skills proficiency for periapical and bitewing X-rays. Students will expose radiographs on patients in the radiology labs. Emphasis is placed on identification of errors and corrective techniques. Prerequisite: DA 5.462 Dental Radiology II.
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(4 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) F An introduction to laboratory applications in the handling and manipulating of dental materials is designed to improve proficiency and efficiency at chairside procedures, emphasis on principles of physical and chemical properties of gypsum, impressions materials, waxes, custom trays and basic principles and asepsis of laboratory procedures, including fixed prosthetic materials and gold products. Precautions and safe handling of dental laboratory materials will be presented through use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assistant Program.
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3.00 Credits
(4 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) W An introduction to the diverse materials used in the dental office. The physical and chemical properties of bases, adhesives, cements, anticario-genic agents, and restorative materials in reference to manipulation and usage. Precautions and safe handling of dental materials will be presented through the use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Prerequisites: DA 5.500 Dental Anatomy and Histology, DA 5.494 Introduction to Dentistry, DA 5.484 Dental Materials I.
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3.00 Credits
(3 class hrs/wk, 2 cr) W A study of procedures beyond the scope of general chairside assisting. The Oregon Dental Practice Act allows for instruction in placement and removal of matrix retainers, placement of temporary restorations, coronal polishing and fluoride treatments, and methods of fitting and adjusting permanent crowns. Prerequisites: DA 5.494 Introduction to Dentistry, DA 5.500 Dental Anatomy and Histology.
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(3 class hrs/wk, 2 cr) Sp A continuation of DA 5.488. This course will complete the remaining expanded function duties that are approved by the Oregon Dental Practice Act. An in-depth study with major emphasis on student practical application and fabrication of temporary crowns, cement removal techniques, placement of temporary soft denture relines, pit and fissure sealants, and amalgam polishing. Use of correct hand and motion techniques, selection of armamentarium, recognition of polishable amalgam restorations, and safety precautions for patient comfort are emphasized. Prerequisite: DA 5.488 Expanded Duties I.
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3.00 Credits
(2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr) Sp Basic office principles as related to their application in a dental office. Patient reception, communication, and telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, office record maintenance, financial arrangements and coordi-nation. Purchasing and supply control, management of office equipment, scheduling of meetings/ conferences and preparing written communications. Billing insurance companies, collection procedures and computerized billing systems are covered in depth. Prerequisite: Third-term status in program.
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3.00 Credits
(2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr) Sp Provides familiarization with various emergency situations that may occur in a dental office and the primary first aid choice. The signs and symptoms of a medical emergency, the equipment, treatments, and drugs are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the responsibility of the dental health team to be prepared for an emergency. CPR recertification will be included within the course if needed. Prerequisite: Third-term status in program.
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3.00 Credits
(4 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) F An introduction to clinical dentistry. Emphasis is placed on dental health team members, historical developments, introductory terminology, office communications, ethics and jurisprudence, dental practice acts, work ethics and patient management. Treatment room preparation, health history data collection, dental equipment identification, aesepsis and disinfection, preset trays, operator positioning, basic instruments, instrument transfer, oral charting, general office routine, productivity, marketing and performance appraisals are covered in detail. A brief introduction to dental specialties will be presented to include all aspects of dental care available to the public. Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Assisting Program.
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3.00 Credits
(6 class hrs/wk, 4 cr) W A continuation of DA 5.494. Principles of operative dentistry and fixed prosthetics are covered in detail, the order of procedure, hand and rotary instrumentation, anesthesia, handpieces, isolation and control of the operative field and post operative instructions are acutely emphasized. Prerequisite: DA 5.494 Introduction to Dentistry.
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