| NOTE: |
Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
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DEN 102
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Dental Materials and Laboratory
I -- Prerequisite: Admission to dental assistant
program. This is the first of two courses that reviews in depth
the properties of dental materials, proper modes of manipulation,
necessary armamentarium used, and technical duties dental
assistants can perform. Stresses clinical behavior of materials and
biological factors of importance to dental assistance. 2 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
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DEN 115
|
Preclinical Practice I
-- Prerequisite: Admission to dental assistant
program. This is the first in a series of two courses that
introduce in-depth qualification and legal/ethical requirements of
the dental assistant. Surveys history and professional
organizations. Emphasizes clinical environment and
responsibilities, chairside assisting, equipment and instrument
identification, tray setups, sterilization, characteristics of
microorganisms and disease control. 2 lecture hours; 4 lab
hours. |
4
|
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DEN 116
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Dental
Emergencies/Pharmacology -- Prerequisite: Admission to
dental assistant program. This is an in-depth course that
surveys the most commonly utilized and required first aid measures
for emergencies. Examines proper techniques and procedures as well
as equipment, medications and positioning for care of the patient.
Reviews anatomy/physiology and cardiopulmonary rescue as provided
by the American Heart Association. 1 lecture hour; 2 lab
hours.
|
2
|
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DEN 117
|
Dental Office
Management -- Prerequisite: Admission to dental
assistant program. This introductory course focuses on the
principles of administrative planning, bookkeeping, filing, recall
programs, banking, tax records, computer software, insurance,
office practice and management as related to the dental office.
Attention is given to techniques of appointment control, record
keeping, and credit and payment plans. 1 lecture hour; 2 lab
hours. |
2
|
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DEN 118
|
Dental Radiography --
Prerequisites: DEN 115, DEN 123. This is an in-depth course
that focuses on principles, benefits, effects and control of X-ray
production. Covers history, radiation sources, modern dental
radiographic equipment and techniques, anatomical landmarks, dental
films and processing. Emphasizes avoidance of errors while exposing
and processing dental radiographs. 2 lecture hours; 4 lab
hours.
|
4
|
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DEN 122
|
Clinical Practicum I
-- Prerequisites: DEN 102, DEN 115, DEN 116, DEN 123. This
is an in-depth course that focuses on the performance of chairside
skills that are applied in a clinical office situation on live
patients. 3 clinical hours. |
1
|
|
DEN 123
|
Dental Anatomy --
Prerequisites: Admission to dental assistant program. This
is an in-depth course that focuses on oral, head and neck anatomy,
basic embryology, histology, tooth morphology, and charting dental
surfaces related to the dental field. Includes dental anomalies,
pathological conditions, and terminology relevant to effective
communication. 2 lecture hours. |
2
|
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DEN 124
|
Preventive Dentistry/Diet and
Nutrition -- Prerequisites: DEN 115, DEN 123. An
in-depth course that emphasizes the importance of preventive
dentistry and effects of diet and nutrition on dental health.
Presents techniques of assisting patients in the maintenance of
good oral hygiene. 1 lecture hour; 2 lab hours. |
2
|
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DEN 125
|
Preclinical Practice
II -- Prerequisites: DEN 102, DEN 115, DEN 116, DEN
123. This is the second in a series of two in-depth courses
that continues Preclinical Practice I. Anesthesia is presented. The
following dental specialties are presented: oral and maxillofacial
surgery, periodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry,
orthodontics, prosthodontics and dental public health. 2 lecture
hours; 2 lab hours.
|
3
|
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DEN 129
|
Dental Materials and Laboratory II
-- Prerequisite: DEN 102. This is the second in a series of
two in-depth courses that reviews the properties of dental
materials, proper modes of manipulation, necessary armamentarium
used, and technical duties dental assistants can perform. Stresses
clinical behavior of materials and biological factors of importance
to the dental assistant. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. |
3
|
|
DEN 130
|
Clinical Practicum II
-- Prerequisites: All required courses of dental assistant
program prior to summer session. An in-depth clinical learning
experience that provides increased practical chairside dental
assisting experience to be gained from private dental practices in
general and specialty areas of dentistry. Opportunity for increased
skill development in clinical support and business office
procedures also provided. Weekly seminars are included as an
integral part of the learning experience. Simulated exams are
administered to review for the national certification examination.
2 lecture hours; 30 clinical hours.
|
5
|
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DEN 131
|
Basic Integrated Science --
Prerequisite: Admission to dental assistant program. An
introductory course that examines the human body as an integrated
unit: includes anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. 2
lecture hours.
|
2
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