Courses
152 / Dental Hygiene
DA 062 C Preventive Dental Health
2 Units
DA 063 C Chairside Assisting I
3 Units
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Dental Assisting Program. Term hours: 36 lecture. This course deals with the concepts of dental health and total patient care. This is accomplished by providing instruction and practice of oral hygiene, production of plaque (etiological factors and effective removal of), applied nutrition, and developing a patient education program. In addition, this course covers management of dental and medical emergencies, taking and evaluating a medical/dental history and systemic diseases with dental care implications. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program. Term hours: 36 lecture and 54 laboratory. This course provides lecture and laboratory instruction in chairside assisting, including history of dentistry, the dental health team, pre-clinical knowledge and entry-level skills for the assistant, advancing to the application of theoretical knowledge, and principles of restorative dentistry. In addition, students will be provided with a thorough knowledge of infection control in the central environment. Principles and fundamentals of infection control, clinical procedures, sterilization and disinfection will be covered. Content and skills will progress in relation to the complexity of the procedures as the student gains practical experience. $90.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration.
DA 065 C Radiology/Dental Assistants
3 Units
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program or practicing Dental Assistant enrolled in class to meet state certification. Term hours: 36 lecture and 54 laboratory. This course covers the didactic, pre-clinical work on mannequins and clinical instruction on patients as required by the California State Practice Act in regard to radiation safety. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be certified to take x-rays on patients in the dental office. The student will complete 72 (seventy-two) hours of instruction to meet state requirements. $74.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration.
DA 066 C Clinical Dental Radiology
1 Unit
DA 069 C Clinical Externship III
DA 070 C Dental Office Procedures
DA 099 C Dental Assisting Independent Study
Dental Hygiene
Kelly Carter Denise Vo
3 Units
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Assisting Program and successful completion of all first semester courses and/or an employed dental assistant. Term hours: 36 lecture and 54 laboratory. This course provides instruction in the principles, instrumentation, and procedures to function as a Registered Dental Assistant according to the legal stipulation in the California Dental Practice Act and implemented by the Board of Dental Examiners.
.5 to 2 Units
Prerequisite: Approved Independent Study Learning Contract. Term hours: Varying hours of scheduled conferences or clinics per week according to instructor. This course is designed for students with background/experience in Dental Assisting who wish to increase their knowledge and experience in applied areas. Students will participate in independent study on assigned areas under staff supervision. May be taken for credit 4 times. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option.
DA 067 C Dental Specialties
DA 068 C Chairside Assisting II
2 Units
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Assisting Program and successful completion of all first semester courses. Term hours: 36 lecture. This course is designed to provide instruction, both didactic and practical application, in the skills and responsibilities of a dental administrative assistant. In addition, the students will be trained to use the Dentrix Dental Software program to become knowledgeable in all areas of practice management utilizing the computer. These areas include patient files, charting and treatment planning, appointment scheduling, reports and insurance claim processing. $5.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration.
Division of Health Science
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Assisting Program and successful completion of all first semester courses. Term hours: 36 lecture and 54 laboratory. This course provides instruction in the principles and procedures to function in the specialty area of dentistry: orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. It also provides information and clinical practice in those functions legally delegated to the Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant in the California Dental Practice Act. It includes rules and regulations implemented by the Board of Dental Examiners pertaining to licensure. $107.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration.
2.5 Units
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Assisting Program and successful completion of all first semester courses. Term hours: 144 laboratory. This is the third in a series of clinical externships. The emphasis is on advanced skills and training for the dental assistant and registered dental assistant. Dental Assistant students will complete clinical rotations in dental offices and/or schools of dentistry. A minimum of eight hours per week will be spent in the clinical setting.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Assisting Program and successful completion of all first semester courses. Term hours: 54 clinical laboratory. This course provides advanced clinical instruction on the exposure of intraoral and extraoral radiographs. The bisecting angle technique; paralleling technique; panelipse machine; and adjunct dental radiology aids will be utilized. Emphasis in this course is placed upon the student’s performance and demonstrated ability to consistently produce diagnostic radiographs. $69.00 Material Fee — Payable at Registration.
3 Units
CYPRESS COLLEGE 2013–2014
Division Dean — John Sciacca Faculty Kendra Contreras Carol Green Roberta Lawrence Carol Zakala
Counselors
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs) Dental Hygiene
A student who completes the Dental Hygiene program will be able to: • Gain the knowledge necessary for the ethical, legal, and competent practice of dental hygiene. • Gain the knowledge for disease prevention and oral health promotion. • Gain the knowledge that will allow for involvement in community projects. • Gain the knowledge that will promote professional growth, development, and an appreciation for scholarly activity. • Gain the knowledge to provide optimal patient care. • Attain the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to qualify to take the examinations for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist, and a professional member of the allied health team.