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3.00 Credits
(4 class hrs/wk, 3 cr) Sp Dental specialties, role of dental auxiliaries, specialized instrumentation, materials and equipment will be encompassed to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the following Dental Specialty Practices: Endodontics, Pedodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Implant Surgery. The student will participate in two separate specialty practices during this term.
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(1 class hr/wk, 1 cr) F Development of concepts and principles of plaque related diseases, fluoride therapy, brushing and flossing techniques, patient education, including oral hygiene, preventative dentistry, and motivational techniques. Student community projects stress the principles of communication and preventative dentistry. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assistant program.
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3.00 Credits
(1 class hr/wk, 1 cr) W Nutritional information applied to good oral health, including the food pyramid, nutrients, food diaries, and nutritional deficiencies as they relate to dental conditions. Basic principles of prevention of oral disease through patient and public education are stressed. Prerequisite: DA 5.497 Dental Health Education.
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3.00 Credits
(2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr) F An in-depth study of dental terminology as it relates to normal anatomy, physiology and histology of the teeth and associated structures, their embryological development and histological characteristics, the function of oral structures. The universal numbering system for individual teeth is used in extensive detail, surfaces and comparison of similarities and differences of all teeth. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assistant Program.
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(2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr) F An in-depth study of principles in dental infection control, decontamination, disinfection and sterilization. This course will provide basic requirements for OSHA's blood borne pathogens, hazard communication and general safety standards in a dental environment, and includes sterilization principles, machines and techniques. Students will be eligible to take the infection control examination (ICE) administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) upon successful completion of this course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assistant Program.
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3.00 Credits
(32 class hrs/wk, 8 cr) Su The dental assisting student is provided with work experience that places practical application of all clinical skills in community dental offices. A total of 256 hours in two separate general dentistry offices. Emphasis is placed on the individual's ability to work in a dental health team setting with minimal direction. Prerequisite: Completion of all required Dental Assistant Program courses with a high level of competency, as set by the Dental Assistant Department.
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3.00 Credits
(2.5 class hrs/wk, 2 cr) Su A series of weekly seminars in which students share work related experiences with the instructor and peers. Information regarding employment, skills improvement, job applications, résumé formats and interviewing techniquesare covered as well as preliminary reviewing and testing for the national certification examination. Prerequisite: Fourth-term status in program.
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3.00 Credits
(2 class hrs/wk, 1 cr) W A study of dental assisting chairside procedures beyond basic skills. This intermediate course will include techniques to acquire skills for placing and removing rubber dams, taking alginate impressions, and taking bite registrations for study model articulation. Emphasis is on patient care and postoperative instructions. Prerequisites: DA 5.494 Introduction to Dentistry and Winter Term status in program.
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3.00 Credits
(2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr) Sp An introduction to human relations as they pertain to success in a dental setting (as well as personal lives) utilizing methods of dealing with stress, motivation, behavioral management and problem solving for personal growth. In addition, social perception, emotions and historical elements of psychology of interpersonal relationships, including self-concept, emotion, gender, culture and cultural diversity issues of everyday living will be addressed. This course will aid in developing patient/customer service skills through team participation and communication in respect to professional/ personal encounters affecting work values, ethics and leadership skills. Prerequisite: Third-term status in program.
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3.00 Credits
(4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr) F/Sp/Su Provides an overview of micro- and macroeconomics. The U.S. economic system is discussed from both national and individual perspectives. Discusses topics such as supply and demand, national accounting, monetary policy, fiscal policy, productivity, market models, income, wealth and taxation.
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