| 508-101 | Dental Health Safety | 1 | Course begins 4 weeks prior to fall semester | Program student Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA
Standards, and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. This course is a WTCS aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assisting programs. |
| Course #: | 508-101 |
| Title: | Dental Health Safety |
| Credits: | 1 |
| Prerequisites/Comments: | Course begins 4 weeks prior to fall semester | Program student Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA
Standards, and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. This course is a WTCS aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assisting programs. |
| 508-103 | Dental Radiography | 2 | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental auxiliary students to operate x-ray units and expose bitewing, periapical, extra oral, and occlusal images. Emphasis is placed
on protection against x-ray hazards. Students also process, mount, and evaluate dental images for diagnostic value. In this course, students
demonstrate competency on a manikin. In addition, students expose bitewing and periapical images on patients in the clinical portion of their
program. This course also provides the background in radiographic theory required for students to make informed decisions and adjustments. |
| Course #: | 508-103 |
| Title: | Dental Radiography |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Prerequisites/Comments: | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental auxiliary students to operate x-ray units and expose bitewing, periapical, extra oral, and occlusal images. Emphasis is placed
on protection against x-ray hazards. Students also process, mount, and evaluate dental images for diagnostic value. In this course, students
demonstrate competency on a manikin. In addition, students expose bitewing and periapical images on patients in the clinical portion of their
program. This course also provides the background in radiographic theory required for students to make informed decisions and adjustments. |
| 508-113 | Dental Materials | 2 | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials,
gypsum products, and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on peers and clean removable appliances. This
course is aligned to serve students in the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant programs. |
| Course #: | 508-113 |
| Title: | Dental Materials |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Prerequisites/Comments: | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials,
gypsum products, and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on peers and clean removable appliances. This
course is aligned to serve students in the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant programs. |
| 508-302 | Dental Chairside | 5 | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-103, 508-307 Prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology, and restorations and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration, and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques, and dental procedures, using lay terminology. Throughout the course, students will apply decoding strategies to the correct use and interpretation of dental terminology. |
| Course #: | 508-302 |
| Title: | Dental Chairside |
| Credits: | 5 |
| Prerequisites/Comments: | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-103, 508-307 Prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology, and restorations and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration, and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques, and dental procedures, using lay terminology. Throughout the course, students will apply decoding strategies to the correct use and interpretation of dental terminology. |
| 508-304 | Dental & General Anatomy | 2 | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients. |
| Course #: | 508-304 |
| Title: | Dental & General Anatomy |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Prerequisites/Comments: | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients. |
| 508-306 | Dental Assistant Clinical | 3 | 2nd 8 Weeks | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-113, 508-304 Students apply skills developed in Dental and General Anatomy, Dental Health Safety, Dental Chairside, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography, and Professionalism in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of core abilities and basic occupational skills. |
| Course #: | 508-306 |
| Title: | Dental Assistant Clinical |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Prerequisites/Comments: | 2nd 8 Weeks | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-113, 508-304 Students apply skills developed in Dental and General Anatomy, Dental Health Safety, Dental Chairside, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography, and Professionalism in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of core abilities and basic occupational skills. |
| 508-307 | Dental Assistant Professional | 1 | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-103, 508-302 Prepares dental assistant students for professional success in a dental practice or another dental health care environment. Students develop professional appearance and image. More importantly, they learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal frameworks. In preparation for entering the work force, dental assistants customize or develop their portfolios and lay out an ongoing professional development plan. |
| Course #: | 508-307 |
| Title: | Dental Assistant Professional |
| Credits: | 1 |
| Prerequisites/Comments: | Program student; 508-101 or concurrent; Corequisite: 508-103, 508-302 Prepares dental assistant students for professional success in a dental practice or another dental health care environment. Students develop professional appearance and image. More importantly, they learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal frameworks. In preparation for entering the work force, dental assistants customize or develop their portfolios and lay out an ongoing professional development plan. |