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MI)DI"I'i 7' Dental Assistant zoo 2oo/6.6
<br />Externship
<br />1 350 350 200 900/59*
<br />.Per COE Policies and Procedures: The policy of the Commission is that the conversion of clock hours to credit hours for individual courses may be calculated to include a
<br />fraction or decimal but must not be inflated by rounding up. The sum of the course credit hours for a program must equal a whole number without rounding up.
<br />.KIIILR�YI•> WIN 4114-1 11INT
<br />DENT ioo — Introduction to Dental Science, Infection Control, and Dental Office Emergencies — Students learn the
<br />basic oral structures, teeth embryology, and pathology in the oral cavity. Students are introduced to head and neck anatomy and
<br />facial landmarks as well as anatomical disorders associated with the head and neck. Topics also include the principles of nutrition,
<br />oral hygiene, and preventative measures such as brushing, flossing, and topical fluoride. Students obtain CPR certification and
<br />demonstrate skills in the taking and recording of vital signs for patient monitoring, including the use of patient sensors for use
<br />with an ECG machine. Students are introduced to pharmacology, management of medical emergencies in the dental office and
<br />infection control concepts. Topics include drugs commonly prescribed in dentistry and medicine, drug classifications, actions and
<br />interactions of drugs, the Controlled Substance Act, the medically compromised patient, and the gaining population. Biohazard
<br />and infection control concepts necessary for the safe practice of dentistry are taught, which include microbiology, chemical
<br />disinfectants, and infectious diseases. Students practice procedures in aseptic techniques, universal precautions, process and
<br />sterilize instruments. Additional topics include OSHA and Cal-DOSH guidelines, Dental Board of CA Standards, and the CA
<br />Dental Practice Act.
<br />DENT iio — Dental Assisting Chairside Concepts — In this course, students are introduced to the operation of the dental
<br />operatory. Topics include dental and medical health histories and patient records, topical and local anesthetics, and nitrous
<br />oxide/oxygen administration. Emphasis is placed on identifying proper tray setups including the supplies, instruments, and dental
<br />materials required by the dentist. Students learn to identify the instruments, handpieces, and accessories used in four -handed and
<br />single-handed techniques. Basic keyboarding and computer skills relating to the dental office setting taught. Principles of
<br />professionalism and career skills are introduced.
<br />DENT i2o — Dental Office Materials — This course introduces students to dental materials, including a variety of restorative,
<br />esthetic, and impression materials. Emphasis is placed on concepts as well as the manipulation and transfer of dental materials,
<br />working with dental liners, bases, and bonding systems, and mixing and pouring dental plaster. Students learn concepts and
<br />practical action of trimming and finishing dental models and fabricating vacuum -formed custom trays.
<br />DENT 130 — Dental Radiation Safety — Sin this course, students learn and demonstrate the knowledge and use of radiation
<br />safety measures while exposing quality diagnostic x-rays, Topics include the history and biological effects of radiation, traditional x-
<br />ray equipment and their function. Digital radiography, various techniques used on different age groups of patients is also taught.
<br />Additional emphasis is placed on basic anatomy of the head and teeth so as to identify relative anatomical structures and
<br />radiographic landmarks, radiology systems, instrument positioning, x-ray film exposure and processing, infection control, mounting
<br />of x-ray films, as well as intraoral and extraoral imaging.
<br />DENT 140 — Dental Assisting Specialties — In this course students are introduced to topics that relate to assisting techniques
<br />used in general and specialty practices. Topics include restorative, esthetic, prosthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, pedodontics,
<br />orthodontic, and oral and maxillofacial surgical patient care. Students will perform assisting techniques related to such dental
<br />specialties and practice patient management, giving home care and postoperative instructions.
<br />DENT i5o — Dental Practice Front Office Administration — Students are introduced to dental practice management, dental
<br />law and ethics is reviewed. Topics include HIPAA standards, Dental Board Standards, and the Dental Practice Act. Emphasis is
<br />placed on scheduling dental appointments, acquiring patient data, processing dental claims, effective communication in the dental
<br />office, inventory management, and dental practice management software. Career preparation, such as job searches, resume building,
<br />cover letter and other letters associated with one's career is taught. Professionalism is emphasized and mock interviews conducted.
<br />DENT 16o — Coronal Polish and Pit and Fissure Sealant— In this course students learn the principles and proper use of
<br />Coronal polishing and pit and fissure sealants. Topics include legal considerations, patient selection, and tooth morphology.
<br />Emphasis is placed on technique, safety precautions, indication, and counter -indications, and the armamentaria required for
<br />Coronal polishing, and pit and fissure sealant application.
<br />DENT 200 — Dental Assisting Externship — Successful completion of this portion of the program marks the transition from
<br />dental assistant student to Dental Assistant. Students gain practical work experience with the opportunity to perform various clinical
<br />and administrative procedures in a supervised program for a minimum of Zoo hours at an approved and assigned site.
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