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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
DNA 60 | Title:
DA IN PRACTICE |
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Full Title:
The Dental Assistant in Practice |
Last Reviewed:11/28/2022 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 35.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | 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:
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Catalog Description:
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An introduction to the role and of the registered dental assistant. Discussion of the educational, professional, and legal requirements for each member of the dental health team - the dentist, dental hygienist, and the registered dental assistant. Roles and responsibilities of the various agencies influencing the practice of dentistry. Overview of career opportunities available to the registered dental assistant.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Admission to Dental Assisting Program via application process.
Recommended Preparation:
Health Care 60; eligibility for English 100A, 104 or 1A or equivalent.
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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An introduction to the role of the registered dental assistant.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Admission to Dental Assisting Program via application process.
Recommended:Health Care 60; 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: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Identify the important events and persons related to the development
of the dental profession and allied health occupations.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure, objectives and function of the
American Dental Assistants Association, its relation to the American
Dental Association, and the roles of the Dental Assistants National
Board and the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
3. Explain the ethical responsibilities of dental auxiliaries as outlined
in the Code of Ethics of the ADA and ADAA, and also those provisions
of the state Dental Practice Act which relate to the utilization of
dental auxiliaries.
4. Identify the requirements and recommendations for certification and
membership in the American Dental Assistants Association.
5. Describe the roles of dental assistants and the provisions for their
employment in all types of service.
6. Describe the duties and educational requirements of members of the
dental team.
Topics and Scope
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1. The Dental Profession
A. Members of the Dental Health Team
1. Dentist
2. Registered Dental Hygienist
3. Registered Dental Assistant
4. Dental Assistant
B. Educational and Licensing Requirements
1. Dentist
2. Registered Dental Hygienist
3. Registered Dental Assistant
4. Dental Assistant
C. Professional Organizations
1. American Dental Association
2. American Dental Assistants Association
3. California Board of Dentistry
4. Commission on Dental Accreditation
D. Employment Opportunities
1. Private practice
2. Government service
3. Educational settings
4. Hospitals
5. Sales and marketing
Assignments:
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Reading 4 chapters in texts.
Three written reports (2-3 pages each)
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. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 30 - 75% |
Homework problems, Quizzes, Exams | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 15 - 50% |
Class performances | |
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:
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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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