8 courses with the subject DAST, 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.
DAST 105Dental Anatomy and Embryology3
This course provides a study of the anatomy of the head, and of the structures of the oral cavity. The permanent and primary dentitions are studies, including eruption patterns, dates and embryonic developments. A study of the body systems and their primary function will be included. Basic charting terminology will be covered. Skill Competency Assessments for this course are coordinated with Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. NOTE: There is a clinical rotation required for this course. Co-requisite(s): DAST 110 Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I; DAST 111 Dental Assisting I; DAST 115 Oral Hygiene Education and Nutrition; DAST 118 Dental Office Procedures. Terms Offered: Fall Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the principles and procedures of dental radiology. Emphasis is placed on the development of the technical skills necessary to produce dental radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality. Skill Competency Assessments for this course are coordinated with Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Pre-requisite(s): DAST 105 Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 110 Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I; DAST 111 Dental Assisting I. Co-requisite(s): DAST 120 Dental Assisting Clinical Experience II. Terms Offered: Spring Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
This course will demonstrate clinical dental assisting skills within a dental practice setting. Students will have an opportunity to observe and practice infection control, patient management, equipment operations, clinical dental assisting, and radiology procedures. A seminar component (via distance learning) will provide a means for discussion for the student clinical experience. Students will perform and record necessary clinical Skill Competency Evaluation forms within practice standards. All required evaluation forms must be completed by date indicated, and mailed or faxed to the appropriate location. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. NOTE: 90 clinical hours will be required at the clinical site for this course. Co-requisite(s): DAST 105 Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 111 Dental Assisting I; DAST 115 Oral Hygiene Education and Nutrition; DAST 118 Dental Office Procedures. Course fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 2 Contact Hours: Lab: 8
This course is designed to teach the student the following: basic concepts in microbiology, infection control, sterilization and disinfection techniques, introduction to equipment and instruments used in the dental office. The student is introduced to four- handed chairside assisting and gains experience in all types of dental procedures, oral evacuation, instrument transfer, tray setups, pre- and post- operative instructions. The history and organization of dentistry and dental auxiliary services are covered. Management of various dental office emergencies will be discussed. Skill Competency Assessments for this course are coordinated with Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Co-requisite(s): DAST 105 Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 110 Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I; DAST 115 Oral Hygiene Education and Nutrition; DAST 118 Dental Office Procedures. Terms Offered: Fall Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 5 Contact Hours: Lecture: 5
Basic principles of nutrition, including the role of nutrients in general health, as well as dental health and disease, are taught. Methods of preventive oral hygiene education including patient motivation will be discussed. Emphasis will be given to the essential role of the dental assistant in counseling the patient in these principles. Skill Competency Assessments for this course are coordinated with Dental Assisting Clinical II. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. Co-requisite(s): DAST 110 Dental Assisting Clinical Experience I. Terms Offered: Fall Offered Distance Learning: Yes Credits: 3 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3
The student will demonstrate clinical dental assisting skills within a dental practice setting. They will practice infection control, patient management, business assisting, equipment operations, clinical dental assisting, radiology procedures, laboratory skills, and practice management. A weekly seminar component (via distance learning) will provide a means for discussion for the student's clinical experience. Students will perform and record necessary clinical Skill Competency Evaluation forms within practice standards. All required evaluation forms must be completed by date indicated, and mailed or faxed to the appropriate location. Open only to matriculated Dental Assisting students. NOTE: 135 clinical hours will be required at the clinical site for the spring semester. There is an affiliation rotation required for this course. Pre-requisite(s): DAST 105 Dental Anatomy and Embryology; DAST 107 Dental Assisting Radiology;
