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3.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the field of dental assisting. Focuses on the history of dentistry, prevention, anatomy, histology and physiology of the head, neck and body system as they relate to dentistry. The laboratory component will include simulation software to assist students in developing their skills and competence.
Prerequisite:
Reading and Writing Skills 2 AND Math Skills 2 Alg
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the study of the physical and chemical properties of dental materials and their relationship to dentistry. Includes topics such as the handling and safety of dental materials, bonding techniques, preventive and bleaching materials, composites, amalgam, abrasion and polishing, cements, impression materials, gypsum products and dental waxes.
Prerequisite:
DA 1010 AND (ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1110P) AND COMM 2120 AND HLTH 1001
Corequisite:
DA 1104 AND DA 1107 AND DA 1119 AND DA 1192 AND DA 1193 AND DA 1292
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3.00 Credits
Presents dental terminology as it relates to tooth morphology, oral embryology, oral pathology and oral anatomy and histology, universal charting, numbering systems, cavity classification, oral diagnosis and treatment planning.
Corequisite:
DA 1101 AND DA 1107 AND DA 1119 AND DA 1192 AND DA 1193 AND DA 1292
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2.00 Credits
Provides an introduction to the study of the science of x-radiation as it pertains to dentistry. Includes topics such as radiation protection, infection control, image characteristics, dental image production, dental x-radiation equipment, radiation physics and radiation biology.
Corequisite:
DA 1101 AND DA 1104 AND DA 1119 AND DA 1192 AND DA 1193 AND DA 1292
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of dental assisting procedures and preparation of the student for clinical assisting. Included topics: ergonomics, patient records, vital signs, delivery of dental care, disease transmission, infection control, principles and techniques of disinfection and sterilization, dental unit water lines, regulatory and advisory agencies, instrumentation, and pain management.
Corequisite:
DA 1101 AND DA 1104 AND DA 1107 AND DA 1192 AND DA 1193 AND DA 1292
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the application of hands on instruction for materials including: preventive and bleaching materials, composites, amalgam, abrasion and polishing, cements, impression materials, gypsum products and dental waxes. Also includes bonding techniques.
Corequisite:
DA 1101 AND DA 1104 AND DA 1107 AND DA 1119 AND DA 1193 AND DA 1292
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the application of hands on instruction in radiation protection for the operator and patient, infection control, image characteristics, digital image production, processing and mounting, operation and care of digital x-ray equipment.
Corequisite:
DA 1101 AND DA 1104 AND DA 1107 AND DA 1119 AND DA 1192 AND DA 1292
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the clinical application of hands-on instruction in the use and sterilization of all dental instruments and basic fundamentals of chairside assisting. Subject areas are arranged in a clinical competency program, which is a method of study that helps the student master each skill before advancing to the next level.
Corequisite:
DA 1101 AND DA 1104 AND DA 1107 AND DA 1119 AND DA 1192 AND DA 1193
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3.00 Credits
Presents microbiology as it relates to control of infection and disease in dental environments and teaches oral pathology nutrition and pharmacology as they relate to dentistry. Also included are applied psychology and communication skills with dental patients and co-workers.
Prerequisite:
DA 1517 AND DA 1519 AND DA 1590 AND DA 1592 AND DA 1593 AND DA 2513 AND DA 2593
Corequisite:
DA 2090 AND DA 2508 AND DA 2510
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2.00 Credits
This course builds on the comparison and contrast between the bisecting and paralleling techniques used for exposing intra oral radiographic films. Topics to be covered include paralleling technique, bitewing technique, introduction to radiographic examination, bisecting technique, occlusal and localization technique, digital radiography, normal anatomy, and identification of restorations in a radiograph.
Prerequisite:
DA 1101 AND DA 1104 AND DA 1107 AND DA 1119 AND DA 1192 AND DA 1193 AND DA 1292
Corequisite:
DA 1519 AND DA 1590 AND DA 1592 AND DA 1593 AND DA 2513 AND DA 2593
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