A continuation of Clinical Practicum I. A supervised clinical experience in general dentistry to master basic dental assisting skills. Emphasis is on the role of the dental assistant in operative dentistry and patient care.

PREREQUISTE: DAST 1570

HOURS: Minimum of 300 clinical hours per semester.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

A basic course to prepare the student to work and communicate with patients and the dental members effectively. Emphasis is on ethics, legal aspects, terminology, oral histology, dental morphology, charting, embryology, oral and written communication and patient care.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Dental Assistant Program or permission of the Director of the Dental Assistant Program

COREQUISITE: None

HOURS: Fifteen lecture hours per semester.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (1)

A continuation of Dental Radiology with additional emphasis on intraoral imaging to expose, develop, mount and identify films, digital radiography and extra-oral surveys.

PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program, DAST 1510, Dental Radiology and DAST 1540, Dental Science I

HOURS: 30 lecture hours and 30 lab hours per semester.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

A study of the practices and philosophy of preventive dentistry which can be integrated into all dental settings. Includes oral hygiene, nutrition, counseling, and safety.

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: DAST 1540, Dental Science I and Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program

COREQUISITE: None

HOURS: 30 lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

A study of the compromised patient with emphasis on medical emergencies in the dental office and special needs patients.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program

HOURS: 15 lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (2)

To provide the student with a synopsis of dental topics necessary for completion of qualifications for credentialing which are necessary in a dental assisting career..

PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program

HOURS: 45 lecture hours per semester.

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

This course focuses on advanced topics in dental assisting and may be used to examine new technologies, policies, best practices, as they evolve within the discipline. This course may also be used for student seminars to discuss clinical experiences as well as completing additional licensure certifications in coronal polishing, sealants and monitoring nitrous oxide.

PREREQUISTE: Admission into the Dental Assisting Program.< COREQUISITES: DAST 1590, DAST 1640

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)