17 courses with the subject DAS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
2 credits | Lecture/Lab X-Ray 1 will teach the students the diagnostic importance of dental X-rays. The student will expose, process, and evaluate X-rays on skulls and mannequins. The student will utilize radiation safety and infection control guidelines. This course is a prerequisite for X-Ray 2.
| Lecture Nutrition and Dental Health studies the basic concepts and principles of nutrition as they apply to the dental profession. Topics include digestion, nutrients, the Food Pyramid, energy exchange, and health risks related to diet. Vitamins and minerals are discussed in addition to deficiencies seen intraorally and extraorally. Preventive dentistry nutrition is also included. P a g e | 50
3 credits | Lecture Dental Anatomy 1 is an introduction to all the oral structures and their functions within the human body. The student becomes aware of cell structure and formation and the development of the head and dental structures. This course is a prerequisite for Dental Anatomy 2.
3 credits | Lecture/Lab Chairside Assisting 1 is an introduction to the dental operatory, equipment, and materials. It provides general background knowledge and skill development for the basics of all assisting in general dentistry. Also included are endodontic and oral surgery. This course is a prerequisite for Chairside Assisting 2.
| Lab Dental Lab provides the basic necessary information on dental materials and the skills necessary to handle lab equipment.
| Lecture Dental Science introduces applied psychology and its relationship to the dental office. This course also prepares the dental assistant to deal with medical and dental emergencies. Pharmacology is included to help students better understand the medications used in dentistry.
3 credits | Lecture/Lab Expanded Duties 1 covers skill development and knowledge of the legal Expanded Duties for Dental Assistants in the State of Minnesota.
| Lecture Infection Control covers the major classifications of microorganisms, disease transmission, and infection control in the dental office. Compliance with current Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines is discussed and practiced. MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE | 2024-25 CURRICULUM CATALOG
3 credits | Lecture/Lab Expanded Duties 2 provides background knowledge and skill development in the orthodontics and periodontics specialty areas of dentistry. Local dentists are on duty to evaluate the students and give them direction with expanded duties. Prerequisities: DAS 1525
| Lecture Office Management is designed to acquaint the student with clinical and business record keeping of a dental practice. This includes the patients' data, appointment control, telephone and written communications, dental insurance, supplies, and dental forms.
2 credits | Lecture/Lab X-Ray 2 will teach the production of X-rays, the biological changes radiation can cause, tubehead components, bisect and parallel technique, extraoral and digital radiography, and quality assurance. The student will expose, process, and evaluate x-rays on patients using parallel and digital technique, using asepsis and safety guidelines. Prerequisities: DAS 1501
2 credits | Lecture Dental Anatomy 2 is designed to teach the students the development of the teeth, supporting structures, and the face. It will also cover the disease processes, cause, manifestations and effects of disease on living tissue as it relates to the oral cavity. Prerequisities: DAS 1507
3 credits | Lecture/Lab Chairside Assisting 2 deals only with the specialty areas of dentistry. It will give the student the knowledge and skills to assist dentists in these specialized positions. Prerequisities: DAS 1512
7 credits | Internship Extramural 1 will enable students to work in private dental offices with dentists and staff and will assist with office and patient related duties. The student will fulfill the role of an employed dental assistant. P a g e | 51
| Lab Special Project covers a special project related to dentistry. This project may be a research paper, presentation, field project or anything else that is acceptable to all parties involved. The project must be approved by the instructor before beginning the course.
Variable credit | Internship Extramural 2 will enable students to work in private dental offices with dentists and staff and will assist with office and patient related duties. The student will fulfill the role of an employed dental assistant. Instructor approval required. DIESEL MECHANICS / HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Source: Minnesota North College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
