Fall 2012 - Credit ClassesSchedule of Classes and Open/Closed Class List
Dental Assisting
Health Sciences Division
Room R508 - (626) 585-7542
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| DA 100 | DENTAL MATERIALS | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Dental Assisting program.
Composition, characteristics, physical properties and uses of metallic alloys and non-metallic agents such as gypsum, cements, aesthetic restorations, impression materials and new products currently used in dentistry. Includes practical laboratory experiences and chairside procedures involved in the use of these materials. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#1447 7:30am- 9:45am M LecLab R508 SCHMIDT S
& 7:30am- Noon Tu R508 ROMERO D
& 7:30am- Noon Tu R508 SCHMIDT S
#0515 7:30am- 9:45am M LecLab R508 SCHMIDT S
& 1:00pm- 5:30pm Tu R502 FLEMING L B
& 1:00pm- 5:30pm Tu R502 SCHMIDT S
| DA 108 | INFECTION CONTROL IN DENTISTRY | 2 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction to microbiology, infectious diseases, immunity, infection control in the dental office, agencies concerned with disease control, OSHA standards and guidelines and hazard communication management. Review of current rules and regulations as outlined by the Dental Practice Act. This course meets the eligibility requirements for the certificate in Infection Control and the California Dental Practice Act required by the state for unlicensed Dental Assistants. Recommended DA 110. Total of 36 hours lecture and 9 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#0746 2:30pm- 4:45pm Th Lecture R508 ROMERO D
No. 0746: Please contact the Health Sciences Division Office at 626-585-3378 for enrollment.
| DA 110 | INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL ESSENTIALS | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction to dental essentials, to include the oral cavity, bones of the face, fundamentals of preventive dentistry, vital signs, principles of professionalism, the dental health team and selected dental office lab procedures. Total of 54 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#2770 1:00pm- 4:20pm M LecLab R502 ROMERO D
& 1:00pm- 2:05pm Th R502 ROMERO D
| DA 120 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): DA 140.
Research or clinical project including experience in clinical practice settings, practical laboratory assignment, lecture attendance, literature review and community projects. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#2140 TBA I-S NO RM GAGLIARDI L
3.4 Hours TBA per week
| DA 123A | CHAIRSIDE TECHNIQUES | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Dental Assisting program.
Basic medical emergency procedures. Application of chairside techniques to include charting, oral inspection, nomenclature and medical health history. Practical application of preclinical/clinical techniques in patient/client management. Identification and care of rotary and hand instruments. Total of 36 lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#2007 9:45am- Noon M LecLab R508 SCHMIDT S
& 3:00pm- 5:00pm W R508 SCHMIDT S
& 7:30am-12:10pm Th R508 SCHMIDT S
& TBA R508 ROMERO D
#2038 9:45am- Noon M LecLab R508 SCHMIDT S
& 1:00pm- 3:00pm W R508 SCHMIDT S
& 7:30am-12:10pm W R508 SCHMIDT S
& TBA R508 ROMERO D
| DA 124 | OFFICE ADMINISTRATION | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Assisting program.
Office administration skills that will include but not be limited to; Office management, patient records, bookkeeping, patient accounts, collections, telephone technique, dental insurance and new technology used in the dental offices. Total of 54 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#2037 Noon- 4:50pm F LecLab R502 ROMERO D
Short Term: 10/5/12-12/14/12
& TBA R502 ROMERO D
| DA 140 | ORAL RADIOLOGY | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of DA 100, 110, 112 and 123A.
Theory and basic principles of intraoral and extraoral radiography; characteristics and methods of controlling X-radiation; hazards of radiation; safety procedures. Laboratory and clinical experience in care and operation of dental X-ray unit; processing, mounting films. Intraoral film placement and exposure techniques; use of film holders. Extraoral exposure techniques. Identification and interpretation of radiographs. Board of Dental Examiners’ approved course. Total of 36 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#2578 7:30am- 9:45am F LecLab R508 FLEMING L B
& 8:35am- Noon Th R502 GAGLIARDI L
& 3:00pm- 5:00pm W R502 FLEMING L B
& 8:35am- Noon Th R502 STANDLEY P
& 3:00pm- 5:00pm W R502 GAGLIARDI L
#2569 7:30am- 9:45am F LecLab R508 FLEMING L B
& 8:35am- Noon W R507 STANDLEY P
& 1:00pm- 3:00pm W R502 FLEMING L B
& 8:35am- Noon W R502 GAGLIARDI L
& 1:00pm- 3:00pm W R508 GAGLIARDI L
| DA 200A | DENTAL ASSISTING LAB | 0.5 Units |
Corequisite(s): Enrollment in the Dental Assisting program.
Development of dental assisting skills, techniques and concepts in a laboratory or clinical setting. Maximum credit 2 units, 1/2 unit each semester. Recommended for students who need to use laboratory and require instructional assistance to facilitate learning. Total of 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
#2117 7:00am- 8:35am W Lab R502 GAGLIARDI L
& 7:30am- 8:35am W R502 STANDLEY P
#2113 7:00am- 8:35am Th Lab R502 GAGLIARDI L
& 7:30am- 8:35am Th R502 STANDLEY P
| DA 200B | DENTAL ASSISTING LAB | 0.5 Units |
Corequisite(s): DA 200A.
Development of dental assisting skills, techniques and concepts in a laboratory or clinical setting. May be taken more than one semester. Maximum credit 2 units. Recommended for students who need additional laboratory experience and require instructional assistance to facilitate learning. Total of 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
#0290 9:45am-11:20am F Lab R502 GAGLIARDI L
& 9:45am-11:20am F R502 FLEMING L B