Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program. (More) (Expand All)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program.
This course is an introduction to the application of basic dental sciences and infection control. It includes dental terminology, microbiology, anatomy of the head and neck, oral physiology, tooth morphology, preliminary oral examination, taking impressions for study models, pouring models, and bleaching techniques. It also includes procedures in managing asepsis, infection and hazard control consisting of maintenance, disinfection and sterilization of equipment, supplies, and disposal of hazardous waste pertaining to patient care. (Less)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program. (More)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program.
This course is a study of the dental x-ray, the characteristics and methods of controlling x-radiation, types of film used, methods of processing, identifying, and mounting radiographs, radiation safety procedures, interpretation of radiographs, and an analysis of technique errors. It includes modern intra-oral dental and extra-oral radiographic techniques, arrangement and care of the darkroom equipment, composition and preparation of solutions, procedures for processing films, and mounting films. The student will practice on the manikin exposing films using radiation protection and safety guidelines. (Less)

This course involves instruction in the role and responsibilities of the chairside assistant. (More)

This course involves instruction in the role and responsibilities of the chairside assistant. It includes basic qualifications, medical emergencies in the dental office, preparing patient for treatment, taking of a health history, charting, terminology, positioning of patient-operator-auxiliary for four-handed dental procedures, assisting with administration of local anesthetic agents, placement of a rubber dam, instrument exchange, oral evacuation, retraction, and illumination. (Less)

This course includes manikin instruction in the techniques, materials, and instrumentation for assisting (More)

This course includes manikin instruction in the techniques, materials, and instrumentation for assisting in operative dental procedures such as amalgam and composite restorations, gold inlays and crowns, and fixed bridges. An introduction to intra-oral tasks delegated to registered dental assistants which are related to operative dentistry, such as matrix placement, placement of bases and liners, placement of plastic temporary restorations, and removal of excess cement is also provided. (Less)

Prerequisite: Infection Control Certificate, CPR Healthcare Provider Card. (More)

Prerequisite: Infection Control Certificate, CPR Healthcare Provider Card.
Provides students with the required clinical hours associated with working in an orthodontic specialty practice or a general dental office with an attending orthodontist, under the instructor's supervision. Students will be required to attend an orientation and complete assigned hours in an approved clinical site. (Less)

Prerequisite: DA 85 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and an Infection Control Certificate and CPR Healthcare (More)

Prerequisite: DA 85 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and an Infection Control Certificate and CPR Healthcare Provider Card. (Less)