Announcement of Courses

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

DENT 52. Dental Materials and Procedures (3)
Lec-2, lab-3
PREREQ.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in DENT 51 and 55A;
COREQ.: DENT 53
The study of the materials and their safe handling that are employed in dentistry for the fabrication of dental appliances and tooth restorations and the manipulation of these materials. Introduction to intra-oral tasks delegated to the qualified registered dental assistant, which are related to operative dentistry such as bases, liners and provisional cements. Lab Fee is required.  CSU

DENT 53. Introduction to Chairside Assisting (3)
Lec-2, lab-3
PREREQ.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in DENT 51, 55A, and 62
COREQ.: DENT 52
Instruction in the role of the chairside assistant, preparing the patient for dental treatment, positioning of the patient, operator and assistant for four-handed dentistry, preparation and placement of topical anesthetic agents, selection/preparation of local anesthetic agents, placement and removal of rubber dams, oral evacuation and retraction; instrument identification and grasps/transfers/triplex syringe usage, handpiece and equipment maintenance, hand and rotary instrument identification, placement and removal of matrix retainers, placement of sedative restorations. Amalgam, composite, fixed crown and bridge and endodontic instruments, tray set ups and procedures. Fabrication of aluminum and acrylic/resin temporary crowns. Lab fee is required. CSU

DENT 54. Applied Dental Science II (2)
Lec-2
PREREQ.: DENT 53, 55A, and 62
COREQ.: DENT 55B, 67, and 70
Experiences are provided to review the student’s knowledge of microbiology, the mechanisms for transmitting disease, and controlling and decreasing resistance to infection. The rationale of preventive dentistry and practiced application of the skills necessary for a preventive/nutrition therapist are provided, including use of fluorides and tooth whitening products, the involvement of oral pathological conditions as related to the hard and soft tissues are discussed as well as developing the sources and effects of dental therapeutics and how they relate to dental office emergencies. The description and use of drugs and their use in dentistry. CSU

DENT 55A. Dental Roentgenography (2)
Lec-1, lab-3
COREQ.: DENT 51 and 62
Instruction in the basic principles of radiography, history, protection and safety guidelines. Physics and biological effects of radiation, for the patient’s and operator’s protection and comfort. Types of films, exposure and manual processing techniques on manikins. Composition and preparation of solutions. The relationship of dental anatomy and facial structures to the exposure and mounting relationship of dental anatomy and facial structures to the exposure, mounting of films and introduction to digital radiography. Lab Fee is required.  CSU

DENT 55B. Dental Roentgenography (2)
Lec-1, lab-3, field trips
PREREQ.: DENT 55A
Instruction in the advanced techniques of dental radiography, anatomical landmarks, dental anatomy pertaining to dental radiography, exposure and processing faults. Emphasis is on evaluation of the quality of the films both intra and extra oral. Experiences in exposing full mouth radiographs for diagnosis by dentists. Processing and maintaining automatic processors. Knowledge of panoramic and digital techniques and other related radiographic equipment. Lab Fee is required.  CSU

DENT 57. Dental Office Management (3)
Lec-3
PREREQ.: DENT 51, 55A, and 62
COREQ.: DENT 55B
Instruction in the non-clinical functions which dental auxiliaries are required to perform with emphasis on financial arrangements, collection techniques, insurance processing and maintenance of office records, account receivable transactions, office mail, inventory, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, disbursements, tax records, marketing and group practice. Use of computers to perform basic dental office management. CSU

DENT 62. The Dental Assistant in Practice (3) fa
Lec-2, lab-3, field trips
COREQ.: DENT 51 and 55A
The dental health team, ethics/jurisprudence HIPAA, history of dentistry, home care instruction including whitening, applied psychology, communication skills; verbal and written (telephone/fax/computer) communication, the special patient, appointment control, recall systems and the administrative assistant, use of Dentrix software for office functions. Lab Fee is required.  CSU

DENT 67. Advanced Dental Procedures (4)
Lec-3, lab-3
PREREQ.: DENT 51, 52, 53, 55A, and 62
COREQ.: DENT 54, 55B, and 70
Instruction in the specialties of dentistry including advance endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, removable prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry as well as the armamentarium required in each specialty. Development of preclinical skills in the extended functions which are required of the Registered Dental Assistant. Students are required to meet standards of competency for each required task including coronal polishing and ultrasonic removal of cement from orthodontic bands. Mannequins and patients will be used in instruction. CSU

DENT 70. Clinical Chairside Assisting (7)
Lec-33 total hrs, lab-260.5 total hrs.. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
PREREQ.: Certification of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Approved by American Heart Association or American Red Cross for Health Care Provider
COREQ.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in DENT 54, 55B, 57 and 67
Clinical instruction and practice in four-handed procedures. Emphasis on general and specialty dentistry (oral surgery, peridontics, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics) and the intra-oral tasks assigned to the registered dental assistant. Development of professional attitude (ethics/jurisprudence) in dental assisting. Building skills in the use of dental materials and equipment. Evaluation of clinical experience, career placement opportunities, and skills building in communication, sealant placement in accordance with the CDB requirements and the taking of mock Registered Dental Assisting Practical Examination. CSU

DENT 110A. Coronal Polish (0.5)
Lec-6, conf-8 (14 total hrs).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Repeat.: max. 1.5 units
This course is designed and approved to meet the California Board of Dentistry’s Sticker for Coronal Polish. This course includes lecture and clinical hours. The students will be taught and use techniques for removal from the clinical crown the following: pellicle, plaque, and extrinsic strain. The students will be required to provide their own patients and follow program’s sterilization, and infection control policies. CSU