5/2/2024 1:04:18 AM	DA 63 Course Outline as of Fall 1997	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DA 63	Title:  DENTAL SPECIALTIES
Full Title:  Dental Specialties
Last Reviewed:11/22/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

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:  DNA 66

Catalog Description:

Instruction in assisting and instrumentation for the following specialties in dentistry: orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, removable prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry and oral maxillofacial surgery. Assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
DA 62 (formerly DNA 62).

Recommended Preparation:

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:DA 62 (formerly DNA 62).
Recommended:
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 & trim orthodontic casts  f.Perform RDA orthodontic functions

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.  Assist in the placement of occlusal sealants.

   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

1.      Orthodontics

       a.      Demonstrate positive identification of malocclusions

       b.      Identify, use and prepare setups for orthodontic instrumen

ts

       c.      Sterilize orthodontic instruments

       d.      Obtain intra-oral impressions on a classmate

       e.      Pour and trim orthodontic casts

       f.      Perform RDA orthodontic functions

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 endodont

ic

               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 endodontic

s

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 surger

y

       e.      Demonstrate the role of the chairside assistant during ora

l

               surgery

5.      Pediatric Dentristry

       a.      Describe the specialty of pediatric dentistry

       b.      Role play with classmates, demonstrating behavior patterns

of

               patients and parents

       c.      Assist in the placement of occlusal sealants

       d.      Distinguish the difference between subjective and objectiv

e

               fear

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

ic

               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

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. 5th Ed. W.B. Saunders,

 1996

Chasteen, J. Essentials of Clinical Dental Assisting. 5th Ed. Mosby, 1996

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