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Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog • 251
DAE/DHE114
Emergency Medicine
2 credits 2 periods lecture
Introduction to recording and
interpreting medical history. Additional
topics include: recognition of signs and
symptoms of medical emergencies,
procedures and techniques introduced to
prevent emergencies and management of
emergency situations in the dental
environment. Prerequisites: Admission
to the Dental Hygiene or Dental
Assisting Programs.
DAE/DHE122
Dental Anatomy, Embryology &
Histology
2 credits 3 periods lecture + lab
Includes the histology and embryology
of oral tissues; developmental
disturbances of the face, oral cavity, and
related structures; tooth composition and
morphology; eruption patterns and
occlusal evaluation. Use of skulls,
models and multi-media resources also
covered. Prerequisites: Admission to the
Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene
Programs.
DAE/DHE124
Dental Radiography
2 credits 2 periods lecture
Physics of radiography, theory of
radiation production, exposure
techniques, radiation protection, film
processing, mounting, and interpretation
of radiographs. Course activities include
multi-media resources. Prerequisites:
(Admission to the Dental Assisting or
Dental Hygiene Programs) or permission
of instructor.
DAE131
Dental Radiography Laboratory
2 credits 6 periods lab
Radiation safety and infection control
procedures for operator and patient. Film
placement, exposure, development,
mounting, and evaluation of dental
radiographs. Operation and maintenance
of x-ray and processing equipment.
Interpretation of radiographic findings.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental
Assisting Program, DAE/DHE122, or
permission of the instructor.
Corequisites: DAE/DHE124, or
permission of instructor.
DAE140
Dental Issues Seminar
1 credit 1 period lecture
Supplements students’ clinical
experiences in dental practices. Analysis
of clinical procedures in general and
specialty dental practices. Recording,
tabulating, and evaluation of skills
performed. Completion of community
oral health projects. Examination of
ethical, judicial, and cultural diversity
issues involved in the practice of
dentistry. Prerequisites: A grade of "C"
or better in DAE101, DAE102, DAE104,
DAE106, DAE107, DAE/DHE114,
DAE/DHE122, DAE/DHE203, and
DAE/DHE204. Corequisites:
DAE/DHE124, DAE131, DAE144,
DAE145, DAE151, DAE224, DAE225,
DAE226, DAE227, and DAE228.
DAE144
Pharmacology
1 credit 1 period lecture
Study of the principles of pharmacology,
regulatory agencies, classification, uses,
administration, and protocol for
handling drugs used in dentistry.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental
Assisting Program or permission of
instructor, DAE101, DAE102, DAE104,
DAE106, DAE107, DAE/DHE114,
DAE/DHE203, DAE/DHE204 or
permission of instructor. Corequisites:
DAE/DHE124, DAE131, DAE140,
DAE145, DAE151, DAE224, DAE225,
DAE226, DAE227, DAE228, or
permission of the instructor.
DAE145
Oral Pathology
2 credits 2 periods lecture
Emphasis on processes that are the basis
of oral disease. Identifies the role of the
Dental Assistant in the treatment of oral
disease. Prerequisites: Admission to the
Dental Assisting Program or permission
of instructor, DAE101, DAE102,
DAE104, DAE106, DAE107,
DAE/DHE114, DAE/DHE203,
DAE/DHE204 or permission of
instructor. Corequisites: DAE/DHE124,
DAE131, DAE140, DAE144, DAE151,
DAE224, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227,
DAE228, or permission of the instructor.
DAE151
Survey of Dental Office Management
2 credits 2 periods lecture
Basic business procedures and office
management skills related to the dental
practice. Prerequisites: DAE101,
DAE102, DAE104, DAE106, DAE107,
DAE/DHE114, DAE/DHE122,
DAE/DHE 203, DAE/DHE204, or
permission of instructor. Corequisites:
DAE/DHE124, DAE131, DAE144,
DAE145, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226,
DAE227, DAE228, or permission of
instructor.
DAE/DHE203
Dental Materials
2 credits 2 periods lecture
Composition, properties and criteria for
use of dental materials. Principles of
mixing techniques of restorative,
preventive, and laboratory dental
materials. Prerequisites: (Admission to
the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene
Programs) or permission of instructor.
DAE/DHE 204
Dental Materials Laboratory
1 credit 3 periods lab
Manipulate permanent and temporary
restorative materials, impression
material, dental waxes, cements,
periodontal dressings, bases and liners.
Fabricate mouth protectors, study
models, and custom impression trays.
Laboratory proficiency in margination of
permanent restorative materials.
Prerequisites: DAE/DHE 203 and
Admission to the Dental Assisting or
Dental Hygiene Programs or permission
of instructor.
DAE224
General Clinical Practice
1 credit 5 periods lab
Placement of students in general practice
dental facilities for supervised practical
experience. Prerequisites: A grade of "C"
or better in DAE101, DAE102, DAE104,
DAE106, DAE107, DAE/DHE114,
DAE/DHE122, DAE/DHE203, and
DAE/DHE204. Corequisites:
DAE/DHE124, DAE131, DAE140,
DAE144, DAE145, DAE151, DAE225,
DAE226, DAE227, and DAE228.
For additional information on PC program competencies, visit:
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