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4.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, Summer Students will extend their skills in programming to implement data structures including strings, stacks, queues, linked lists, and trees. The concept of pointers will be used to develop data structure access procedures. These procedures in turn will be used to develop applications such as expression evaluation, simple simulation, sparse array/volatile list, and binary search trees. Prerequisite: CSCI 110, Computer Science I or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, DL This course provides a study of the anatomy of the head, and of the structures of the oral cavity. The permanent and primary dentitions are studies, including eruption patterns, dates and embryonic developments. A study of the body systems and their primary function will be included. Basic charting terminology will be covered. Skill Competency Assessments for this course are coordinated with Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I. NOTE: There is a clinical rotation required for this course. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Corequisites: DAST 107, Dental Assisting Radiology; DAST 110, Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I; DAST 111, Dental Assisting I; DAST 118, Dental Office Procedures.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, DL This course is designed to familiarize the student with the principles and procedures of dental radiology. Emphasis is placed on the development of the technical skills necessary to produce dental radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality. Skill Competency Assessments for this course are coordinated with Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Corequisites: DAST 105, Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 110, Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I; DAST 111, Dental Assisting I; DAST 118, Dental Office Procedures.
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3.00 Credits
Spring, DL This course is designed to familiarize the student with the principles and procedures for dental materials currently utilized in dental treatments, which consist of exercises in procedures including the manipulation of common dental materials. Pharmacology terminologywill be covered, along with preparation for anesthetics and sedation use. Skill Competency Assessments for this course are coordinated with Dental Assisting Clinical Experience II. NOTE: There is a clinical rotation required for this course. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Prerequisites: DAST 105, Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 107, Dental Assisting Radiology; DAST 110, Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I; DAST 111, Dental Assisting I; DAST 118, Dental Office Procedures. Corequisites: DAST 115, Oral Hygiene Education and Nutrition; DAST 120, Dental Assisting Clinical Experience II.
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2.00 Credits
Fall, DL This coursewill demonstrate clinical dental assisting skillswithin a dental practice setting. Students will have an opportunity to observe and practice infection control, patientmanagement, equipment operations, clinical dental assisting, and radiology procedures. A seminar component (via distance learning) will provide a means for discussion for the student clinical experience. Students will perform and record necessary clinical Skill Competency Evaluation forms within practice standards. All required evaluation forms must be completed by date indicated, and mailed or faxed to the appropriate location. NOTE: 90 clinical hours will be required at the clinical site for this course. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Corequisites: DAST 105, Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 107, Dental Assisting Radiology; DAST 111, Dental Assisting I; DAST 118, Dental Office Procedures.
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5.00 Credits
Fall, DL This course is designed to teach the student the following: basic concepts in microbiology, infection control, sterilization and disinfection techniques, introduction to equipment and instruments used in the dental office. The student is introduced to four-handed chairside assisting and gains experience in all types of dental procedures, oral evacuation, instrument transfer, tray setups, pre- and post- operative instructions. The history and organization of dentistry and dental auxiliary services are covered. Management of various dental office emergencies will be discussed. Skill Competency Assessments for this course are coordinated with Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Corequisites: DAST 105, Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 107, Dental Assisting Radiology; DAST 110, Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I; DAST 118, Dental Office Procedures.
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3.00 Credits
Spring, DL Basic principles of nutrition, including the role of nutrients in general health, as well as dental health and disease, are taught. Methods of preventive oral hygiene education including patient motivation will be discussed. Emphasis will be given to the essential role of the dental assistant in counseling the patient in these principles. Skill Competency Assessments for this course are coordinated with Dental Assisting Clinical II. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Prerequisites: DAST 105, Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 107, Dental Assisting Radiology; DAST 110, Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I; DAST 111, Dental Assisting I; DAST 118, Dental Office Procedures. Corequisites: DAST 108, Dental Materials for Dental Assistants; DAST 120, Dental Assisting Clinical Experience II.
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2.00 Credits
Fall, DL This course provides the student with an overview of dental office management and business skills. Students will become acquainted with business office systems, marketing, reception procedures, telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, purchasing and maintaining inventory supplies, clinical and financial records, accounts receivable, accounts payable, dental insurance and dental records management. Employment strategies, dental ethics and jurisprudence will be covered in this course. Skill Competency Assessments for this course are coordinated with Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I. NOTE: There is a clinical rotation required for this course. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Corequisites: DAST 105, Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 107, Dental Assisting Radiology; DAST 110, Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I; DAST 111, Dental Assisting I.
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3.00 Credits
Spring, DL The student will demonstrate clinical dental assisting skills within a dental practice setting. Theywill practice infection control, patientmanagement, business assisting, equipment operations, clinical dental assisting, radiology procedures, laboratory skills, and practice management. A weekly seminar component (via distance learning) will provide a means for discussion for the student's clinical experience. Students will performand record necessary clinical Skill Competency Evaluation forms within practice standards. All required evaluation forms must be completed by date indicated, and mailed or faxed to the appropriate location. NOTES: 135 clinical house will be required at the clinical site for the spring semester. There is an affiliation rotation required for this course. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Prerequisites: DAST 105, Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 107, Dental Assisting Radiology; DAST 110, Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I; DAST 111, Dental Assisting I; DAST 118, Dental Office Procedures. Corequisites: DAST 108, Dental Materials for Dental Assistants; DAST 115, Oral Hygiene Education and Nutrition.
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2.00 Credits
Fall, DL Lab fee will be required. This course, through a lecture format, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of tooth morphology. Basic dental terminology, dental charting, occlusion and anomalies are covered. Clinical application of knowledge is emphasized in Preventive Dentistry I. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. Corequisites: DHYG 110, Preventive Dentistry I.
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