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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
DA 60 | Title:
APPL DENT SCI |
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Full Title:
Applied Dental Science |
Last Reviewed:2/25/2019 |
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 |
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| 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:
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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:
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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: | |
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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 1997 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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Torres and Ehrlich. Modern Dental Assisting. 5th Ed. 1996
Cottone. Practical Infection Control. Mosby. 2nd Ed.
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