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  • 3.00 Credits

    Learning the intricate functions that comprise and support a professional dental practice, including patient management, appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, insurance, financial statements, book keeping and inventory control. Use of technical communications, Dentrix computer program and fax machines are also highlighted. Included in the didactic portion are the application of skills learned within our on-campus dental facility.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Emphasis is placed upon the form and function of both the primary and permanent dentitions, as well as the supporting structures. Students will be required to carve a select number of teeth from wax blocks, as well as perform other laboratory procedures that will reinforce learning. Students are required to purchase a typodont and carving instruments, which will also be used in DA 202. (Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory). Prerequisites: A satisfactory grade of "C" or better inDA 101 Chairside Procedures; DA 103 Principles of Radiology; DA 105 Practice Management; and DA 107 Dental Materials.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Comprehensive knowledge of the physical and biological properties of the materials used in treating dental patients is pertinent in any practice. Lecture periods are reinforced with laboratory demonstrations and procedural experiences which are designed to instruct the student in the handling and preparation of materials used in dentistry. Students are required to purchase laboratory instruments for this course. (Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory) No prerequisites.
  • 2.00 Credits

    A series of lectures in different specialty areas of dentistry are given by instructor and guest speakers. Students will have the opportunity to visit a specialty practice. These lectures and visiting rotations will serve to instruct and reinforce knowledge needed to assist in specialty practices. Students are also required to research a specialty topic and do a classroom presentation. Prerequisite:    A satisfactory grade of “C” or better in DA 101 Chairside Procedures; DA 103 Principles of Radiology; DA 105 Practice Management; and DA 107 Dental Materials.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the students to pharmacology and how it relates to the dental profession. Students will also learn how to identify and treat medical emergencies in the clinical setting. Instruction will also include the handling of the medically compromised patient. CPR Certification is required to complete this course.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the students to oral health theories, oral disease control techniques, patient education skills, physical health correlations to dentistry, and dental emergencies. Prerequisite:    A satisfactory grade of "C" or better in all first semester courses.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This experience is a continuation of Clinical Experience I. Students will provide dentist with chairside assistance, as well as begin preliminary patient care services. This course is offered in summer session only. (12 hours clinic per week/15 weeks = 180 hrs). Prerequisite: Satisfactory grade of "C" or better in DA 102 Clinical Experience I.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides didactic instruction for advanced operative procedures. It is taken in conjunction with DA 202 Expanded Functions Laboratory. Prerequisite: Satisfactory grade of "C"or better in all freshman-level courses. This course may also be taken by Certifi ed Dental Assistants (CDA) that have been working within the dental profession for two or more years or graduates of an accredited Dental Hygiene program. Requirements also include that you be X-ray and CPR Certifi ed. It is also required that you supply us with a transcript from an accredited institution showing a satisfactory grade of "C" or better in dental anatomy (equivalent to DA 106). Potential students are offered theoption to take a challenge fi nal examination in dental anatomy and receive a grade of 85 or better to be eligible for this course. This course is offered in summer session only (45 hours lecture).
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course includes practical procedures for performing reversible intraoral expanded functions as delegated to Certifi ed EFDA Auxiliaries by the Pennsylvania State Dental Practice Act. It includes, but is not limited to, practical procedures in placement, condensing, carving, and fi nishing of amalgam and other restorative materials, placement and removal of rubber dams and matrices, and the fabrication of crowns, bridges and preliminary impressions. This course may also be taken by Certifi ed Dental Assistants (CDAs) that have worked in the dental profession for two or more years or Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs). Students must have successfully completed a dental anatomy (DA 106) course and supply us with a transcript from an accredited institution showing a satisfactory grade of "C" or better in dental anatomy.Students also have the option to take a challenge fi nal examination and receive a grade of 85 or better to be eligible to take this course. (135 hours laboratory. Materials fee of $150.00) Optical loops ($600.00) Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade of "C" or better in all freshman-level courses.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course will give the student the opportunity to gain experience in performing expanded functions chairside with direct supervision of dentist and faculty instructors. The entire experience will take place at Manor's Dental Health Center with students being provided with restorative procedures in the role of direct patient care, enabling them to become active participating members of a dental health team within our facility. Radiation Badge Fee of $30.00. (Twelve hours clinic per week = 180 hours). Prerequisites: A satisfactory grade of "C" or better in all freshman-level courses.
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