Dental Assisting - DA

Academic Term

Summer 2025

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your ��ѿapp student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.

Section

5501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

5.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

5.00

Description

A continuation of DA 125 with clinical training in dental specialties, i.e., endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and an overview of oral pathology and dental public health. Thirty (30) hours of lecture and 128 hours of clinical experience are required.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

135

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Session 1

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

8:00–10:00 a.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 05/30/25–06/27/25
Lab • T W TH • Other Location • 05/27/25–06/26/25
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • M • Dandini Campus • 06/02/25–06/23/25
WebCollege • 05/27/25–06/27/25

Department Phone

673-7125

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.

Class Subject Abbr

Class Materials

No Cost

Dental Chairside Procedures

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:28 +0000

Dental Chairside Procedures kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

101738

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Lab Fee: $50. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

5.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

5.00

Description

A course designed for the development of laboratory proficiency in the dexterity and professional competencies needed to assist in four and six handed dentistry procedures utilized in general dentistry. Demonstration of proper posture and form at chair side, positive communication, sterilization and disinfecting, manipulation of dental materials, adherence to infection control protocols and OSHA requirements of instrument names. Use and care are stressed. Two hours of lecture and eleven (11) hours laboratory are required each week. Completion of this course satisfies 3 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

119

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

8:50–10:10 a.m. • W • Dandini Campus • 08/27/25–12/10/25
Lab • 1:05–3:45 p.m. • W • Dandini Campus • 08/27/25–12/10/25
Lab • 1:05–3:45 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 08/28/25–12/11/25
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 08/29/25–12/12/25

Department Phone

673-7125

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.

Class Subject Abbr

Dental Materials and Techniques I

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:26 +0000

Dental Materials and Techniques I kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

101736

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

2.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

2.00

Description

An in-depth, comprehensive course of the properties, techniques and manipulation of dental materials used in operative dentistry. The dental materials discussed are bases and varnishes, amalgam and components, aesthetic and posterior composites, cements and impression materials. One two-hour lecture each week.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

117

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

11:05 a.m.–12:05 p.m. • T • Dandini Campus • 08/26/25–12/09/25
Lab • 12:15–1:00 p.m. • W • Dandini Campus • 08/27/25–12/10/25
Lab • 12:15–1:00 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 08/28/25–12/11/25

Department Phone

673-7125

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.

Class Subject Abbr

Preclinical Dental Science

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:26 +0000

Preclinical Dental Science kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

101734

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Lab Fee: $30. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

1.50

Maximum Units (Decimal)

1.50

Description

Principles of microbiology, disease transmission, the universal numbering system, dental clinical charting with geometric and anatomical representations, periodontal charting, local anesthetic, vital signs and emergency prevention are discussed in depth. An introduction to body systems; respiratory and circulatory as they impact dental care delivery are presented.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

116

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

8:30–9:30 a.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 08/28/25–12/11/25

Department Phone

673-7125

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.

Class Subject Abbr

Dental Health Education

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:26 +0000

Dental Health Education kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

101732

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

1.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

1.00

Description

Principles of preventive dentistry to include: nutritional physiology, essentials and counseling effect of nutrition on dental health; epidemiology, etiology and prevention of dental disease; design and management of a plaque control program and additional preventive measures, i.e., fluoride and sealant utilization. One (1) hour of class time per week is required.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

115

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

10:35–11:45 a.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 08/28/25–12/11/25

Department Phone

673-7125

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.

Class Subject Abbr

Dental/Head and Neck Anatomy

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:26 +0000

Dental/Head and Neck Anatomy kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

101728

Topic ID

Course Location

WebCollege

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $30. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your ��ѿapp student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.

Section

1501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

The anatomy and physiology of the head and neck are included. Embryology, histology, tooth morphology, occlusion, and periodontal tissues are studied with special emphasis on tooth forms. Developmental and structural defects involving the oral cavity and teeth. Three (3) hours lecture are required per week.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

112

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/12/25

Department Phone

673-7125

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.

Class Subject Abbr

Dental Radiography I

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:26 +0000

Dental Radiography I kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

101726

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

The intraoral paralleling technique with its variables; production, characteristics and biologic effects of radiation; function, components and operation of the X-ray unit; radiation protection and monitoring; components and care of X-ray film; chemistry and techniques associated with X-ray film and the developing solutions. Review of anatomical landmarks, X-ray placement, identification and correction of radiographic errors; recording pertinent data; specialized procedures and techniques for pediatric dentistry.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

111

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

10:15–11:30 a.m. • W • Dandini Campus • 08/27/25–12/10/25
Lab • 12:15–2:15 p.m. • W • Dandini Campus • 08/27/25–12/10/25
Lab • 2:20–4:15 p.m. • W • Dandini Campus • 08/27/25–12/10/25
Lab • 12:15–2:15 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 08/28/25–12/11/25
Lab • 2:20–4:20 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 08/28/25–12/11/25

Department Phone

673-7125

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.

Class Subject Abbr

Orientation to Dental Assisting

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:25 +0000

Orientation to Dental Assisting kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:15 AM

Course ID

101724

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $15. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your ��ѿapp student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.

Section

1501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

2.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

2.00

Description

A survey of dental careers to include the legal, ethical, moral and professional responsibilities of dental personnel in the practice of dentistry. Personal requirements, professional conduct, interpersonal relationships, methods of acquiring and training certification of the dental assistant, recognition of dental forms, an introduction to dental and medical terminology, cultural considerations in patient care and interprofessional practice. Two (2) hour of class time per week.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

110

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

9:35–10:35 a.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 08/28/25–12/11/25
WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/12/25

Department Phone

673-7125

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.

Class Subject Abbr

Specialized Dental Assisting

kwall — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:45:16 +0000

Specialized Dental Assisting kwall Fri, 12/06/2024 - 11:45 AM

Course ID

101752

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Summer 2025

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $15. This is a hybrid section part in-person and part web-based. Students must attend the in person meetings and sign into the web-based portion on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance. Admitted program students only.

Section

5501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

1.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

1.00

Description

An introduction to dental assisting as it relates to the specialties in dentistry, orthodontics, pedodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and prosthodontics. A survey of the role of the dental assistant in public health dentistry is included.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

137

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Session 1

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

10:05–11:05 a.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 05/30/25–06/27/25
WebCollege • 05/27/25–06/27/25

Department Phone

673-7125

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.

Class Subject Abbr

Dental Materials and Lab Techniques II

kwall — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:15:12 +0000

Dental Materials and Lab Techniques II kwall Tue, 08/06/2024 - 02:15 PM

Course ID

101748

Topic ID

Academic Term

Spring 2025

Section

1504

Minimum Units (Decimal)

2.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

2.00

Description

A practical, hands-on study of dental laboratory equipment safety and utilization of materials such as plaster/stone/die, model trimming, custom tray acrylic, aluminum and acrylic temporaries, simple orthodontic appliances and prosthodontic cleaning and polishing.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

127

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference