2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

DENTAL ASSISTING
DAS 101-Chairside Dental Assisting I 2 Lect., 2 Lab., 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills and responsibilities
of the dental assistant. Topics include dental terminology, microbiology of disease
transmission, infection control, occupational hazards, dental instruments and
equipment, instrument transfer, oral evacuation and patient assessment. The student
will practice skills in a supervised clinical laboratory setting.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, BIO 125.
Corequisites: DAS 102, 103, 104.
DAS 102-Dental Anatomy 2 Lect., 2 Lab., 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course provides a study of the normal anatomy of the oral cavity, teeth,
head and neck. Laboratory activities are designed to reinforce course content.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, BIO 125.
Corequisites: DAS 101, 103, 104.
DAS 103-Dental Materials 2 Lect., 2 Lab., 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course provides a study of the properties and manipulation of preventive
and restorative dental materials. Laboratory activities are designed to reinforce
course content.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, BIO 125.
Corequisites: DAS 101, 102, 104.
DAS 104-Dental Specialties 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course provides an overview of specialty practices within dentistry including
endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics
and dental public health.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, BIO 125.
Corequisites: DAS 101, 102, 103.
DAS 111-Chairside Dental Assisting II 2 Lect., 2 Lab., 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course provides further development of the knowledge, skills and responsibilities
of the dental assistant. Topics include oral pathology, pharmacology and
pain control, nutrition, medical emergencies, rubber dam application and special
patients. The student will practice skills in a supervised clinical laboratory setting.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, BIO 125, DAS 101, 102, 103, 104.
Corequisites: DAS 112, 113, 114.
DAS 112-Dental Radiology 2 Lect., 3 Lab., 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course provides an overview of dental radiology principles and techniques.
Topics include x-ray production, radiation safety, exposure techniques, film processing
and mounting, radiographic findings and patient management. The student
will practice skills in a supervised clinical laboratory setting.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, BIO 125, DAS 101, 102, 103, 104.
Corequisites: DAS 111, 113, 114.
DAS 113-Dental Practice Management 2 Sem.-Hrs.
This course provides an overview of procedures used to manage dental offices
and clinics. Topics include patient management, appointment control, bookkeeping
systems, dental insurance, record keeping, written and oral communication,
supplies and inventory and business records.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, BIO 125, DAS 101, 102, 103, 104.
Corequisites: DAS 111, 112, 114.
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