52021

Foundation course providing students with critical dental science knowledge, such as dental terminology, anatomy, physiology and infection control. Studies include, but are not limited to, mechanisms for transmitting disease, oral embryology, histology, pathology, morphology, preliminary oral examination, charting conditions - hard/soft tissues; taking/recording vital signs, cavity detector, sterilization/disinfection, infection control procedures, and infectious disease process.

This course provides students with instruction in the specialties of dentistry, including advanced endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, removable prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, as well as the armamentariums required for each. Studies include the development of preclinical skills in the expanded functions required of the Registered Dental Assistant, and students are required to meet standards of competency for all required tasks including coronal polishing and ultrasonic removal of cement from ortho bands.

This course is designed and approved to meet the Dental Board of California regulations for coronal polishing. Didactic and clinical hours. Use of techniques to remove the following from the clinical crown: pellicle, plaque, and extrinsic stain. Students will be required to provide their own patients and follow the program's sterilization and infection control policies.

Advanced techniques of dental radiography, anatomical landmarks, dental anatomy as it relates to dental radiography, and exposure errors. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the quality of exposures both intra- and extra-orally. Experience in exposing full mouth radiographs for diagnosis by dentists. Knowledge of panoramic and digital techniques and other related radiographic equipment.

Clinical experiences and evaluations on delivery of direct patient care, critical thinking exercises, reports, projects. Instruction and practice in 4-handed procedures on general & specialty dentistry & intra-oral tasks assigned to the RDA. Development of professional attitude in dental assisting. Evaluation on pit & fissure sealant placement. Preparation for employment & career placement opportunities. Lab fee required. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

This course provides students with instruction in the specialties of dentistry, including advanced endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, removable prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, as well as the armamentariums required for each. Studies include the development of preclinical skills in the expanded functions required of the Registered Dental Assistant, and students are required to meet standards of competency for all required tasks including coronal polishing and ultrasonic removal of cement from ortho bands.

Instruction in the non-clinical functions required of dental assistants. Studies include, but are not limited to, financial arrangements, collection techniques, insurance processing, and maintenance of office records, accounts receivable, office mail, inventory, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, disbursements, tax records, marketing, and group practice. Use of a computer to perform basic dental office management.

Advanced techniques of dental radiography, anatomical landmarks, dental anatomy as it relates to dental radiography, and exposure errors. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the quality of exposures both intra- and extra-orally. Experience in exposing full mouth radiographs for diagnosis by dentists. Knowledge of panoramic and digital techniques and other related radiographic equipment.

This course allows students to review their knowledge of microbiology, disease transmission, and altering resistance to infection. Studies include but are not limited to preventive dentistry, nutrition, application of skills necessary for a preventive therapist, oral pathological conditions, use of drugs and dental therapeutics related to dental office emergencies, and California RDA law and ethics.