Supervised unpaid practice and improvement of clinical skills taught in clinical procedures, dental materials and radiology. Covers advanced Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) skills. Implement infection control protocols. Introduce basic business office procedures. Ten hours of community service will be required. Participate in two seminars during the term. Required: Student Petition. 01/07/2020-03/18/2020 Clinical Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00AM - 04:50PM, Virtual Online Building, Room FIELD
Essential skills in the manipulation and application of dental impression materials, gypsum products and waxes will be covered. Thorough knowledge of laboratory skills in the fabrication of custom trays, bleaching trays, and provisional restorations will be taught. The instrumentation and procedures for fixed and removable prosthodontics will also be covered. Required: Student Petition. 01/09/2020-03/19/2020 Laboratory Thursday 03:00PM - 05:50PM, Harmony East Building, Room H340
Essential skills in the manipulation and application of dental impression materials, gypsum products and waxes will be covered. Thorough knowledge of laboratory skills in the fabrication of custom trays, bleaching trays, and provisional restorations will be taught. The instrumentation and procedures for fixed and removable prosthodontics will also be covered. Required: Student Petition. 01/09/2020-03/19/2020 Laboratory Thursday 09:00AM - 11:50AM, Harmony East Building, Room H340
This course focuses on in-depth knowledge of the properties, uses and manipulation of impression materials, gypsum products and waxes. Foundational knowledge will prepare students for the fabrication of custom trays, bleaching trays, and provisional restorations. Includes knowledge of fixed and removable prosthodontic procedures and rational for polishing removable appliances. An overview of dental implants will also be covered. Required: Student Petition. 01/09/2020-03/19/2020 Lecture Thursday 12:30PM - 02:20PM, Harmony East Building, Room H310
Furthers the development of chairside skills and introduces the application of preventive procedures such as coronal polishing, fluoride treatment and oral hygiene instruction. Basic knowledge in the application of dental sealants is also taught. Lab skills such as the placement and removal of matrix retainers and rubber dams are taught to provide preparation for chairside dental assisting functions. Aseptic procedures are practiced during all lab skills. Required: Student Petition. 01/06/2020-03/16/2020 Laboratory Monday 03:00PM - 05:50PM, Harmony East Building, Room H340
Furthers the development of chairside skills and introduces the application of preventive procedures such as coronal polishing, fluoride treatment and oral hygiene instruction. Basic knowledge in the application of dental sealants is also taught. Lab skills such as the placement and removal of matrix retainers and rubber dams are taught to provide preparation for chairside dental assisting functions. Aseptic procedures are practiced during all lab skills. Required: Student Petition. 01/06/2020-03/16/2020 Laboratory Monday 09:00AM - 11:50AM, Harmony East Building, Room H340
A foundational course in preventive dentistry. Examines the study of preventive education, oral hygiene instruction, nutrition, fluoride agents, coronal polishing and sealants. The continuation of oral evacuation and isolation techniques will also be covered. Required: Student Petition. 01/06/2020-03/16/2020 Lecture Monday 12:30PM - 02:20PM, Harmony East Building, Room H310
Knowledge and skills in alternative radiographic techniques are taught as students demonstrate exposure techniques and corrective measures of various alternative radiographic techniques. Students meeting radiographic proficiency on the x-ray mannequin prepare for the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) proficiency exam. Candidates for the RHS proficiency exam will follow all RHS, Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and Oregon examination requirements in preparation of patient radiographs. Required: Student Petition. 01/10/2020-03/20/2020 Laboratory Friday 01:00PM - 03:50PM, Harmony East Building, Room H340
Knowledge and skills in alternative radiographic techniques are taught as students demonstrate exposure techniques and corrective measures of various alternative radiographic techniques. Students meeting radiographic proficiency on the x-ray mannequin prepare for the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) proficiency exam. Candidates for the RHS proficiency exam will follow all RHS, Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and Oregon examination requirements in preparation of patient radiographs. Required: Student Petition. 01/10/2020-03/20/2020 Laboratory Friday 08:00AM - 10:50AM, Harmony East Building, Room H340
Alternative radiographic techniques are discussed as students develop their knowledge in the following areas: bisecting, extra-oral radiography, techniques for children, and patients with special needs. This course provides an in-depth study of the purpose and uses of panoramic imaging, digital imaging, three-dimensional digital imaging, and occlusal examinations. Identification of radiographic interpretation and infection control procedures will also be covered. Required: Student Petition. 01/10/2020-03/20/2020 Lecture Friday 11:00AM - 12:50PM, Harmony East Building, Room H310