5/8/2024 1:02:29 PM	DNA 66 Course Outline as of Fall 1981	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DNA 66	Title:  DENTAL SPECIALTIES
Full Title:  Dental Specialties
Last Reviewed:11/22/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	1.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	17.50
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Instruction in the specialties of dentistry and armamentarium required for each specialty.  Development of the pre-clinical skills required for the Registered Dental Assistant.  Assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide analgesia are included in this course.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
DNA 60, 62, 63

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for English 100A, 104 or 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Instruction in the specialties of dentistry & armamentarium required for each specialty; development of the pre-clinical skills required for the Registered Dental Assistant.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:DNA 60, 62, 63
Recommended:Eligibility for English 100A, 104 or 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Orthodontics

   a.  Demontrate positive identification of malocclusions

   b.  Identify, use and prepare set-ups for orthodontic instruments

   c.  Sterilize orthodontic instruments

   d.  Obtain intra-oral impressions on a classmate

   e.  Pour and trim orthodontic casts

2.  Periodontics

   a.  Identify classifications of periodontal disease

   b.  Identify instruments used for periodontal procedures

   c.  Demonstrate periodontal charting

   d.  Sterilize periodontal instruments

   e.  Discuss the rationale for various types of periodontal treatment

3.  Endontics

   a.  Discuss the indications and contraindications for endodontic

       treatment

   b.  List the objective and subjective symptoms of pulpal pathosis

   c.  Describe the steps in endodontic treatment

   d.  Identify the instruments and materials used in endodontics

   e.  Describe the role of the chairside assistant in endodontics

4.  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

   a.  Describe the scope of treatment of oral and maxillofacial

       treatment

   b.  Describe the referral process of a patient from a general dentist

       to the oral surgeon

   c.  Identify the instruments used in oral surgery

   d.  List the indications and contraindications for oral surgery

   e.  Demonstrate the role of the chairside assistant during oral

       surgery

5.  Pediatric Dentistry

   a.  Describe the specialty of pediatric dentistry

   b.  Role play with classmates, demonstrating behavior patterns of

       patients and parents

   c.  Describe a saliva test and its indication on the incidence of

       caries

   d.  Distinguish the difference between subjective and objective fear

   e.  Demonstrate the role of a chairside assistant in a pediatric

       practice

6.  Assisting with Administration of Nitrous Oxide Analgesia

   a.  Describe the action of N202

   b.  Describe the "fail safe" system

   c.  List the indications and contraindications for analgesia

   d.  Describe the role of the RDA in assisting with N202

Topics and Scope

I.   Orthodontics

    A.  Need for Orthodontic Treatment

    B.  Categories of Orthodontic Treatment

    C.  Role of the Chairside Assistant

        1.  Assisting at chairside

        2.  Cementation

        3.  Removal of cement                                       `

        4.  Ultrasonic

II.  Periodontics

    A.  Instrumentation

    B.  Periodontal Case Planning

    C.  Role of the Chairside Assistant

III. Endodontics

    A.  Indications and contraindications

    B.  Instrumentation

    C.  Medicaments used in Endodontics

    D.  Emergency Care

    E.  Role of the Chairside Assistant

IV.  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    A.  Referral of a Patient for Oral Surgery

    B.  Indications for Oral Surgery

    C.  Types of Oral Surgery

    D.  Anesthesia

        1.  local

        2.  general

        3.  IV sedation

    E.  Role of the Chairside Assistant

V.   Pediatric Dentistry

    A.  The Pediatric Office

    B.  Patient Control and Cooperation

    C.  Parental Behavior

    D.  Examination of the Child Patient

    E.  Role of the Chairside Assistant

VI.  Nitrous Oxide Analgesia

    A.  The N202 Unit

    B.  Indications and Contraindications

    C.  Methods of Administration

    D.  Side Effects

    E.  The Role of the Chairside Assistant

Assignments:

Reading assignments in texts and course syllabus

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 30 - 75%
Homework problems, Field work, Lab reports, Quizzes, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 15 - 50%
Class performances, Field work, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Torres, H. & Ehrlich, A. Modern Dental Assisting. 4th Ed. W.B. Saunders,

 1991

Chasteen, J. Essentials of Clinical Dental Assisting. 4th Ed. Mosby, 1991

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