Dental assisting DENTL-172 Dental Radiography I
2.5 units LR • 36 hours lecture/36 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: DENTL-120 and current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support with Defibrillator Certificate or equivalents • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent • Note: Current enrollment in the DVC Registered Dental Assisting program, current TB clearance, hepatitis immunization and/or titer, tetanus vaccination, malpractice insurance, and current CPR Certificate (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider with AED) are required
Principles of oral radiography to include pre-clinical and clinical application of procedures involved in exposing, processing, mounting and interpretation of dental radiographs. Emphasis will be placed on radiation safety, infection control procedures, management of waste and other related environmental hazards. Introduction to digital radiography. The dental assistant’s role in radiography and exposing patients as it pertains to the Dental Practice Act (DPA), State of California. CSU
DENTL-173 Dental Operative Procedures I
3 units LR • 36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: DENTL-120 and current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support with Defibrillator Certificate or equivalents • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent • Note: Current enrollment in the DVC Registered Dental Assisting program, current TB clearance, hepatitis immunization and/or titer, tetanus vaccination, malpractice insurance, and current CPR Certificate (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider with AED) are required
Principles of chairside assisting. Operative procedures which include chairside responsibilities, instrument identification, tray setups, four-handed techniques, and sequences of general dentistry procedures. Identification, care and maintenance of the operatory and equipment. CSU
DENTL-174 Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures
3 units LR • 36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: DENTL-120 and current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support with Defibrillator Certificate or equivalents • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent • Note: Current enrollment in the DVC Registered Dental Assisting program, current TB clearance, hepatitis immunization and/or titer, tetanus vaccination, malpractice insurance, and current CPR Certificate (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider with AED) are required
DENTL-175 Infection Control/Oral Documentation/ Theories of Dental Assisting 3 units LR • 36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: DENTL-120 and current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support with Defibrillator Certificate or equivalents • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent • Note: Current enrollment in the DVC Registered Dental Assisting program, current TB clearance, hepatitis immunization and/or titer, tetanus vaccination, malpractice insurance, and current CPR Certificate (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider with AED) are required
Emphasis will be placed on clinical infection control procedures (disinfection, instrument processing and sterilization, waste disposal, types of diseases of particular concern to the dental team, prevention of disease transmission), related national and state regulatory and advisory agencies, and related legal and ethical concerns. Topics also include: documenting medical/dental health histories; taking and recording vital signs; microbiology of dental decay and application of its relationship to the principles of oral hygiene; dental health related diet and nutrition; oral inspection, documentation, and dental charting; orientation to the roles, functions and duties of the members of the dental team, as governed by the Dental Bureau of California and the California Dental Practice Act, and; career pathways of dental assisting, professionalism, dental specialties, and professional dental organizations. CSU
DENTL-180 Office Management
3 units LR • 54 hours lecture per term • Prerequisite: DENTL-171 or equivalent • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent • Note: Current CPR Certificate (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider with AED) is recommended
Front office duties including dental staff management and interaction, patient management, written communication, telecommunication, bookkeeping/financial transactions, dental office documents, dental insurance, appointment management systems, recall systems, inventory systems, and supply ordering. Dental jurisprudence, related ethical concerns, and HIPAA compliance also will be presented in this course. Instruction in the implementation of DENTRIX dental software. CSU
The study, manipulation, and safe handling of dental materials used in operative and restorative dentistry. Characteristics, manipulation, and safe handling of dental laboratory materials and equipment and usage of instruments will also be presented. Emphasis on infection control and safety standards as well as hazards control protocols are stressed throughout the course. CSU
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