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92 Doña Ana Community CollegeDAS—Dental AssistantNOTE: All DAS courses are restricted to Dental Assistant majors, except DAS 101,DAS 131 and DAS 133.DAS 101. Introduction to Dental Assisting2 cr.An introduction to the duties and responsibilities of a dental assistant. Includes brieflessons on head and neck anatomy, chair side assisting, sterilization techniques, dentaloffice emergencies, and dental office management.DAS 111. Bio-Dental Science4 cr. (3+3P)An introduction to biomedical and dental sciences with emphasis on head and neckanatomy and tooth morphology. Includes microbiology, general anatomy and physiology,histology and embryology of the oral cavity, pathology and pharmacology asthey relate to dentistry. Prerequisites: ENGL 111, OECS 101 or OECS 105 or C S 110,PSY 201 or SOC 101, COMM 253 or COMM 265 or OEHO 101, HNDS 163 orOEHO 225. Corequisites: OEDA 113, 115, 117.DAS 113. Dental Assisting I4 cr. (2+6P)Introduction to chair side assisting procedures, instrumentation, infection control,equipment safety and maintenance, dental office emergencies, and management ofpain and anxieties. Prerequisites: ENGL 111, OECS 101 or OECS 105 or C S 110, PSY201 or SOC 101, COMM 253 or COMM 265 or OEHO 101, HNDS 163 or OEHO225. Corequisite: OEDA 111, 115, 117.DAS 115. Dental Radiology3 cr. (2+3P)Radiation physics, hygiene, and safety theories. Emphasis on the fundamentals oforal radiographic techniques and interpretation of radiographs. Includes exposureof intra-oral radiographs, quality assurance, radiographic interpretation, patient selectioncriteria, and other ancillary radiographic techniques. Prerequisites: ENGL111, OECS 101 or OECS 105 or C S 110, PSY 201 or SOC 101, COMM 253 orCOMM 265 or OEHO 101, HNDS 163 or OEHO 225. Corequisites: OEDA 111,113, 117.DAS 117. Dental Materials3 cr. (2+3P)Composition, chemical and physical properties, manipulation and uses of dental materials.Laboratory experiences include the application and manipulation of variousmaterials used in dentistry. Prerequisites: ENGL 111, OECS 101 or OECS 105 or C S110, PSY 201 or SOC 101, COMM 253 or COMM 265 or OEHO 101, HNDS 163 orOEHO 225. Corequisite: OEDA 111, 113, 115.DAS 121. Dental Assisting II4 cr. (2+6P)Continuation of chair side assisting skill techniques with a major emphasis on fourhandeddentistry performance procedures in the specialties of dentistry and expandedchair side functions. Prerequisites: OEDA 111, 113, 115, 117. Corequisites: OEDA123, 125, 127, 129.DAS 123. Dental Assisting Practicum6 cr. (1+15P)This course is the clinical component of the program that combines general practiceand experiences in the work place. Seminar topics focus on the practicum experiencesand critique of performance. Prerequisites: OEDA 111, 113, 115, 117. Corequisites:OEDA 121, 125, 127, 129.DAS 125. Professional Concepts3 cr.Emphasis on the development of professionalism for the dental office. Includes oralcommunication, psychology, patient relations, problem-solving skills, stress management,and employability in addition to dental jurisprudence and ethics. Prerequisites:OEDA 111, 113, 115, 117. Corequisites: OEDA 121, 123, 127, 129.DAS 127. Dental Office Management2 cr.This capstone course is an introduction to business office procedures, including telephonemanagement, appointment control, accounts payable, completion of thirdparty reimbursement forms, inventory control data entry for charges and payments,management recall, basic dental computer software and operating basic businessequipment. Prerequisites: OEDA 111, 113, 115, 117. Corequisites: OEDA 121, 123,127, 129.DAS 129. Preventive Dentistry2 cr.Prevention of dental diseases, oral hygiene instruction, fluoride, community dentalhealth, and nutrition. Development, implementation and evaluation of a communitydental health project. Prerequisites: OEDA 111, 113, 115, 117. Corequisites: OEDA121, 123, 125, 127.DAS 131. Dental Office Management I3 cr.Introduction to the field of dental office management with emphasis placed on professionalverbal and written communication skills utilized within the dental office.Content includes dental terminology, charting, and back office experience as they relateto dental reception and management. Prerequisites: BOT 101, ENGL 111, OECS105, or C S 101. Corequisites: OEDA 101 and 133.DAS 133. Dental Office Management II3 cr.Places emphasis on computer programs specifically designed for dental office management(Dentrix, Sof Dent, etc.) Expanded course content on oral communicationand telephone skills, appointment scheduling, patient relations, stress managementsolutions, and comprehensive critical thinking/problem solving skills. Prerequisites:BOT 101, ENGL 111, OECS 105, or C S 101. Corequisites: OEDA 101 and 133.DAS 155. Special Topics1–6 cr.Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent ofinstructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.DAS 156. Independent Study1–6 cr.Individual studies/research on topics related to dental assisting. Prerequisite: consentof instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.DHYG—Dental HygieneNOTE: All DHYG courses are restricted to Dental Hygiene majors.DHYG 110. Preclinical Dental Hygiene3 cr.Basic scientific principles and current theory, prevention of disease transmission, ethicaland professional treatment of patients, clinical learning preparation, and introductionto comprehensive patient care. Offered concurrently with DHYG 112 to providedental hygiene students with introductory knowledge, skills and attitudes to functionin the clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111G, MATH 120, CHEM 210, BIOL225, BIOL 226, BIOL 221 and BIOL 221L. Corequisite(s): DHYG 112, 114, 116, 118.DHYG 112. Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab3 cr. (9P)Clinical application to basic theories and procedures used in dental hygiene practice.Techniques of instrumentation used in performing diagnostic, preventive andtherapeutic services utilized when providing comprehensive patient care. Studentwill practice these techniques on manikins and student partners in the clinic.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111G, MATH 120, CHEM 210, BIOL 225, BIOL 226, BIOL 221AND BIOL 221L, OEHO 225. Corequisite(s): DHYG 110, 114, 116, 118.DHYG 114. Oral Histology and Embryology2 cr.Introduction and description of general histology and embryology with emphasis onthe microscopic structures of enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, periodontal ligament,bone, oral mucosa, epithelial attachment and development of orofacial structures.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111G, MATH 120, CHEM 210, BIOL 225, BIOL 226, BIOL 221AND BIOL 221L, OEHO 225. Corequisite(s): DHYG 110, 112, 116, 118.DHYG 116. Head, Neck, Dental Anatomy4 cr. (3+3P)Comprehensive study of the anatomy of the head and neck regions, including skeletal,nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, and muscular systems. A detailed study of nomenclature,morphologic characteristics, and physiologic relationships of humanprimary and permanent teeth as related to the clinical practice of dental hygiene.Laboratory activities develop observation and dexterity skills. Prerequisite(s): ENGL111G, MATH 120, CHEM 210, BIOL 225, BIOL 226, BIOL 221 and BIOL 221L,OEHO 225. Corequisite(s): DHYG 110, 112, 114, 118.DHYG 118. Dental Radiology3 cr. (2+3P)Study of radiation physics, hygiene and safety theories. Fundamentals of oral radiographictechniques and interpretation of radiographs. Includes exposure of intra-oralradiographs, quality assurance, radiographic interpretation, patient selection criteria,ancillary radiographic techniques and application to dental hygiene treatment.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111G, MATH 120, CHEM 210, BIOL 225, BIOL 226, BIOL 221AND BIOL 221L, OEHO 225. Corequisite(s): DHYG 110, 112, 114, 116.DHYG 120. Dental Hygiene Theory I3 cr.Continuation of the theoretical basis for dental hygiene clinical practice. Emphasis onemergency care, planning dental hygiene care, health promotion and disease prevention,oral rehabilitation and care of appliances, modifications of dental hygiene carethrough the life-span, and an introduction to medically comprised patients. Prerequisites:C or above in DHYG 110, 112, 114, 116, 118.DHYG 122. Clinical Dental Hygiene I3 cr. (12P)Application of dental hygiene procedures on a variety of clinical patients under directsupervision of faculty. Emphasis on patient assessment and diagnosis, treatment procedures,appointment planning and prevention techniques. Theory is simultaneouslyrelated to practical experience. Offered concurrently with DHYG 120. Prerequisites:C or above in DHYG 110, 112, 114, 116, 118.DHYG 124. General and Oral Pathology3 cr.Introduction to general pathology with focused study of diseases and disorders of theoral cavity and their interrelationship with body systems; developmental anomaliesof the teeth and jaws; manifestations of disease in the oral cavity, head and neck.Prerequisites: C or above in DHYG 110, 112, 114, 116, 118.