Course Descriptions

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Description	Competencies
DEA253	Dental Science I	4	Introduction to the various sciences necessary for the dental assistant. Microbiology and oral pathology are covered. Prerequisite: DEA 256 must be taken concurrently or prior to this course	Loading...
DEA256	Dental Anatomy	2	The study of head, neck and dental anatomy is combined to give the student background information for application in dental assisting courses.	Loading...
DEA263	Dental Science II	2	A continuation of Dental Science I. Emphasis on effects of drugs and emergency procedures. Prerequisite: CPR certification, DEA 253, 256	Loading...
DEA297	Ethics/Jurisprudence Seminar	1	Continuation of DEA 591. Also includes the study of the ethics and legal responsibilities of the dental profession as well as the functions and jurisprudence of the auxiliary personnel. Prerequisite: Second semester standing in Dental Assisting program; Corequisite: DEA 577	Loading...
DEA321	Dental Radiography II	2	A continuation of Dental Radiography I. Weekly seminars for basic interpretation of radiographics and laboratory experience to develop student competence in making oral radiographic surveys. Prerequisite: DEA 253, 256, 507, DHY 161	Loading...
DEA424	Dental Materials Lab	1	Through laboratory experience, the student learns techniques in preparation and utilization of dental materials. Prerequisite: DEA 256	Loading...
DEA507	Principles of Dental Assisting	6	Basic concepts of chairside assisting are covered with emphasis on the role of the team in delivery systems. Terminology, instruments, equipment and basic procedures are covered. Prerequisite: DEA 253, 256, 424; DHY 221 must be taken concurrently or prior to this course	Loading...
DEA576	Dental Assisting Clinic I	3	Application of knowledge and skills as students rotate through dental offices, clinics and hospital clinics. General and specialty practices are included in rotations. Prerequisite: Current CPR Certification, DEA 253, 256, 507, 424, DHY 221, 161. Corequisite: DEA 591	Loading...
DEA577	Dental Assisting Clinic II	4	Continuation of DEA 576. Corequisite: DEA 297	Loading...
DEA591	Dental Assisting Seminar	1	Discussion and problem-solving from clinical practice. Provides an awareness of types of office situations and discussion of clinical aspects of dental assisting and dentistry. Oral reports and weekly evaluations are required. Prerequisite: DEA 253, 256, 507, 424, DHY 221, 161. Corequisite: DEA 576	Loading...
DEA615	Clinical Dental Assisting	5	A continuation of Principals of Dental Assisting (DEA 507) with emphasis on operative dentistry, dental specialties and advanced functions. The laboratory phase develops students' competencies in clinical assisting. Prerequisite: DEA 253, 256, 507, 424, DHY 221, 161	Loading...
DEA702	Dental Office Procedures	2	Covers the business aspects of the dental office: patient relations, appointment book management, financial records, telephone communications, credits and collections, dental insurance, tax records, supply and inventory systems. Prerequisite: 35 WPM keyboard skills and computer literacy	Loading...