Online: All instruction and interaction are online with no mandatory synchronous nor in-person meetings.
Live Remote/Online: There are required scheduled remote meetings in real-time that are noted in the schedule of classes. All instruction and interaction are online.
Hybrid: There is a combination of scheduled in-person or live remote meetings and online asynchronous teaching and learning with regular and effective interaction in both modalities.
Hyflex: Students will have the flexibility to participate in-person, remotely, and/or online asynchronously.
Online with Required Activities: All instruction and interaction will take place online except for either noted assessments and/or specified activities which will be in-person or remote.
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CLASS STATUS DESCRIPTIONS
OPEN - Seats are available; you may enroll in the section via MyCerritos
CLOSED - No seats currently available; if you are interested in adding the class, you may click on the Instructor name to send an email request
CONTACT INSTRUCTOR - Class has already begun; if you are interested in adding the class, you may click on the Instructor name to send an email request
WAIT LIST - No seats currently available; you may add yourself to the wait list via MyCerritos if you are interested in adding the class
DA 51 Applied Dental Science I 4.0 Units
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)
| Class | Times | Days | Room | Seats | Wait | Status | Instructor | Type | Hours |
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| | Regular Session (8/17/2026 - 12/18/2026) | | 30315 | 8:00am | 10:50am | W | HS201 | 0 | | Closed | Burk, T | Laboratory | 54 | Course Materials | LAB A | | | | | | | | | Saucedo, M | Laboratory | | | | | 30316 | 11:00am | 1:50pm | W | HS201 | 0 | | Closed | Burk, T | Laboratory | 54 | Course Materials | LAB B | | | | | | | | | Saucedo, M | Laboratory | | | | | Auto | 8:00am | 10:50am | M | HS201 | | | | Saucedo, M | Lecture | 54 | Course Materials | | | | Note: PLEASE ENROLL IN LAB SECTION AS ASSIGNED. THE LECTURE SECTION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ADDED.
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| | Fee: Course materials 72.00 |
DA 52 Dental Radiography I 2.0 UnitsPrerequisite: 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) |
| Class | Times | Days | Room | Seats | Wait | Status | Instructor | Type | Hours |
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| | Regular Session (8/17/2026 - 12/18/2026) | | 30318 | 12:30pm | 3:20pm | Tu | HS206 | 0 | | Closed | Aguilar, V | Laboratory | 54 | Course Materials | LAB C Not Low Cost or Zero Cost (Y) | | | | | | | | | Hurtado, T | Laboratory | | | | | 30319 | 8:00am | 10:50am | Th | HS206 | 0 | | Closed | Aguilar, V | Laboratory | 54 | Course Materials | LAB A | | | | | | | | | Hurtado, T | Laboratory | | | | | 30320 | 12:30pm | 3:20pm | Th | HS206 | 0 | | Closed | Aguilar, V | Laboratory | 54 | Course Materials | LAB B | | | | | | | | | Hurtado, T | Laboratory | | | | | Auto | | | | ONLINE | | | | Hurtado, T | Lecture | 18 | Course Materials | Online Course | | | Note: PLEASE ENROLL IN LAB SECTION AS ASSIGNED. THE LECTURE SECTION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ADDED.
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| | Access to a computer/laptop with a webcam, microphone, and reliable internet connection is required.
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| | Fee: Course materials 83.00 |
DA 53 Intro-Chairside Assisting 3.0 UnitsThis 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) Corequisite: DA 54.
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| Class | Times | Days | Room | Seats | Wait | Status | Instructor | Type | Hours |
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| | Regular Session (8/17/2026 - 12/18/2026) | | 30322 | 8:00am | 10:50am | Tu | HS208 | 0 | | Closed | Saucedo, M | Laboratory | 54 | Course Materials | LAB B | | 30323 | 12:30pm | 3:20pm | Tu | HS208 | 0 | | Closed | Contreras, A | Laboratory | 54 | Course Materials | LAB A | | 30324 | 2:00pm | 4:50pm | W | HS208 | 0 | | Closed | Dineros, B | Laboratory | 54 | Course Materials | LAB C | | Auto | | | | ONLINE | | | | Contreras, A | Lecture | 36 | Course Materials | Online Course | | | Note: PLEASE ENROLL IN LAB SECTION AS ASSIGNED. THE LECTURE SECTION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ADDED.
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| | Access to a computer/laptop with a webcam, microphone, and reliable internet connection is required.
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| | Fee: Course materials 60.00 |
DA 54 Intro Operatory Proced 4.0 UnitsThis 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) Corequisite: DA 53.
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DA 86 Clinical Experience in a Ortho 0.5 UnitsPrerequisite: 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.
(Not Degree Applicable) (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) |
| Class | Times | Days | Room | Seats | Wait | Status | Instructor | Type | Hours |
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| | Six Week 1 M-F Session (8/17/2026 - 9/25/2026) | | 30328 | | | | TBD * | 6 | | Open | Contreras, A | Laboratory | 32.040 | Course Materials | | | | Note: Detailed information regarding the clinical experience schedule will be available on Canvas.
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| | Fee: Course materials 87.00 |
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