Dental Assisting

A study of the business aspects of dentistry including resumes and interviewing, staff and patient management, office communication skills, inventory and recall systems, dental forms, business records, and legal and ethical aspects of dentistry. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 111. (S)

This course provides basic information discussing the life-cycle of plaque, disease development and methods of controlling and preventing dental diseases. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Dental Assisting program. Corequisite: DAST 111. (F)

This course provides basic instruction in root and tooth anatomy, charting of human dentition, muscles, TMJ, occlusion, and oral embryology and histology. Clinical considerations of dental anatomy are stressed. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program. (F)

This course is a study of dental team dynamics, infectious disease development and methods of control, didactic and laboratory instruction in basic chairside procedures, patient communication and restorative dentistry. The didactic part of this course will be online. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program. Hybrid. (F)

This course is designed to provide a fundamental knowledge of dental radiology. Emphasis will be placed on operator and patient safety, quality assurance, radiology principles and radiographic imaging and developing laboratory competency in basic radiology skills. The didactic part of this course will be online. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program. Hybrid. (F)

This course is an introduction to dental assisting expanded functions legal in this region. The course will focus on pre-clinical and clinical skills associated with coronal polishing, fluoride application, pit and fissure sealants, dental dam, excess cement/bonding removal, suture removal, periodontal dressing and orthodontic procedures. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 111. (S)

A continuation of Introduction to Chairside Assisting (DAST 111). The course will focus on dental specialties, management of patients with special needs, medical emergencies, the history of dentistry, and encompasses educational and licensure requirements for dental professionals, and professionalism in the dental field. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 111. (S)

A continuation of Clinical Training I (DAST 132). The primary focus of this course is to provide dental assisting experience in selected dental offices. A capstone mockboard project will be completed in this course. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 132L. (Su)

A study of the characteristics, physical properties, manipulation, uses and care of dental materials. Includes laboratory experience in the manipulation and preparation of those materials commonly used in dental practice. Safety procedures relating to each material and procedure are incorporated. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program. (F)

This course also includes an introduction to microbiology, dental pharmacology, and nutrition, including its role in the maintenance of oral health. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 111. (S)

This course is designed to provide immersive learning experiences for dental assisting students. Course instruction will allow learners to practice and develop clinical skills by applying theoretical knowledge in hands-on scenarios that mimic various clinical situations that range in complexity and skill level. The course focus will be on developing skills for patient treatment. Topics may include vital signs, medical emergencies, patient assessment, radiology, dental materials, and general chairside techniques. Students will participate in classroom activities and outside assignments such as case studies, task analysis, and self-assessment, problem solving skills, communication, and skills evaluations. This course will include interprofessional communication, collaboration and interaction with other health care professionals and programs. Corequisite: DAST 111. (F)

This course is designed to provide immersive learning experiences for dental assisting students. Course instruction will allow learners to practice and develop clinical skills by applying theoretical knowledge in hands-on scenarios that mimic various clinical situations that range in complexity and skill level. The course focus will be on developing skills for patient treatment. Topics may include vital signs, medical emergencies, patient assessment, radiology, dental materials, and general chairside techniques. Students will participate in classroom activities and outside assignments such as case studies, task analysis, and self-assessment, problem solving skills, communication, and skills evaluations. This course will include interprofessional communication, collaboration and interaction with other health care professionals and programs. Corequisite: DAST 132L (S)

A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.

A course designed to meet special departmental needs.