SRJC Course Outlines

7/22/2026 7:39:00 AM	DA 60 Course Outline as of Fall 1998	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DA 60	Title:  APPL DENT SCI
Full Title:  Applied Dental Science
Last Reviewed:9/23/2024

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		17.5 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:  DE 52

Catalog Description:

Dental terminology, basic anatomy of the oral cavity, dental anatomy and physiology, oral embryology and histology, tooth morphology, classifications of cavities and restorations, preliminary oral inspection, charting conditions of the hard and soft tissues, taking and recording vital signs.  The methods and techniques of sterilization and disinfection.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Admission to the Dental Assisting Program via application process.

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduction to dental sciences including head & neck anatomy, dental anatomy, oral embryology, preliminary oral inspection.  Practical application of infection control precedures in a dental office.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Admission to the Dental Assisting Program via application process.
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 1997	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.   Define and interpret the general anatomical terms related to dental

    anatomy and the oral cavity.

2.   Classify the bones and major anatomic landmarks of the skull.

3.   Describe the histology of bone in terms of: cartilage, compact bone,

    spongy bone and the periosteum.

4.   Describe the action of the tempromandibular joint.

5.   Identify the major muscles of mastication, facial expression, the

    floor of the mouth and extrinsic muscles of the tongue.

6.   Name the four pairs of paranasal sinuses.

7.   Name, locate and describe the function of the salivary glands.

8.   Identify the major anatomic landmarks of the oral cavity.

9.   Describe tissue differentiation.

10.  Assess the genetic factors that most commonly affect dental

    development.

11.  Compare the five stages of development in the growth period of a

    tooth.

12.  Describe and assess the characteristics of normal gingival tissue.

13.  View and discuss developmental abnormalities.

14.  Identify and differentiate the four types of teeth and describe their

    design, function and landmarks of each type.

15.  Compare and examine the dental arches.

16.  Use the universal charting system in charting and recording

    exercises.

17.  Compare the primary and permanent dentition in terms of size, shape

    and number.

18.  Explain/justify the legal implications and standard of care to

    establish and maintain a safe working environment.

19.  Discuss the three most common methods of heat sterilization.

20.  Discuss and demonstrate instrument decontamination procedures.

Topics and Scope

I.  Oral Embryology and Histology

   A.  Oral Embryology

       1.  Tissue differentiation

       2.  Embryonic development of the face and oral cavity

       3.  Factor influencing prenatal dental development

   B.  Oral Histology

       1.  Anatomic parts of a tooth

       2.  Periodontium

   C.  Tooth Morphology

       1.  Types of teeth

       2.  The Dental Arches

       3.  Numbering Systems

       4.  Anatomical Features

       5.  Physiology of Occlusion

       6.  The Primary Dentition

       7.  The Permanent Dentition

   D.  Sterilization, Disinfection, Infection Control

       1.  ADA/CDC Guidelines

       2.  Chain of infection

       3.  Transmissible Diseases

       4.  Methods of Sterilization

       5.  Methods of Disinfection

   E.  Infectious Disease

       1.  AIDS

       2.  Hepatitis

       3.  Herpes

       4.  TB

   F.  Charting

       1.  Classification of cavities

       2.  Symbols

       3.  Translation from oral examination

Assignments:

Reading assignments in reference texts and workbooks

Clinical application of charting skills

Assignment of modules in CHEC center

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 5 - 30%
Written homework
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 40%
Homework problems, Quizzes, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 60%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 50%
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 and Ehrlich. Modern Dental Assisting. 5th Ed. 1996

Cottone.  Practical Infection Control. Mosby. 2nd Ed.

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