9 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.
This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the scope and depth of dental assisting practice. An introduction to the dental specialties is provided with an emphasis on restorative dentistry procedures. Corequisite(s): DAS 101, DAS 102, DAS 103, DAS 105, BIO 107
This course is designed to study the normal anatomy of the oral cavity and the oral facial structures as well as the nerve supply to these areas. Tooth morphology and function are also discussed. Corequisite(s): DAS 100, DAS 102, DAS 103, DAS 105, BIO 107
ASSISTANTS 1-2-2 Lecture and laboratory course designed to familiarize the dental assisting student with commonly used materials in dentistry. The focus is on appropriate use of the materials and the correct manipulation of the materials. Corequisite(s): DAS 100, DAS 101, DAS 103, DAS 105, BIO 107
This course is designed for students to observe, discuss, and practice the clinical skills required to perform dental assisting procedures. Students will apply didactic concepts in a supervised clinical laboratory setting. Corequisite(s): DAS 100, DAS 101, DAS 102, DAS 105, BIO 107 2026-2027 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog
This course provides an overview of the dental sciences. Didactic emphasis is placed on pharmacology/pain control, oral histology and embryology, oral pathology and nutrition. Prerequisite(s): DAS 100, DAS 101, DAS 102, DAS 103, DAS 105, (BIO 107 or BIO 171 or BIO 172); Corequisite: DAS 106, ENG 161, PSY 160
ASSISTANTS 2-2-3 This course provides an overview of dental radiology principles and techniques. Topics include X-ray production, radiation safety, exposure technique, film processing, landmark identification and client management. The student will apply didactic concepts in a supervised clinical laboratory setting. Corequisite(s): DAS 100, DAS 101, DAS 102, DAS 103, BIO 107
This course provides didactic and clinical practice experience for the student dental assistant. The didactic portion of this course relates to preventive dentistry and the treatment of patients with special needs. Emphasis is also on the dental specialties of pediatric dentistry, endodontics, oral pathology, oral maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and dental public health. Students will be supervised in all phases of dental assisting while rotating through selected departments at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the WCCC Dental Hygiene Clinic. Prerequisite(s): DAS 100, DAS 101, DAS 102, DAS 103, DAS 105, (BIO 107 or BIO 171 or BIO 172); Corequisite: DAS 104, ENG 161, PSY 160
This course provides didactic and clinical practice experience for the student dental assistant to be competent to begin practice upon program completion. The didactic portion of this course relates to preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board Examinations and successful role implementation upon employment. Emphasis is also placed on the legal and ethical issues in dentistry. Clinical emphasis is on obtaining mastery of dental assisting skills. Students will complete a supervised preceptorship in private dental offices. Prerequisite(s): DAS 104, DAS 106, ENG 161, PSY 160; Corequisite(s): DAS 109, SPC 156
This course presents an overview of the administration and management of a dental office. The student will be introduced to the use of the microcomputers and their application in a dental office. Prerequisite(s): DAS 104, DAS 106, ENG 161, PSY 160; Corequisite(s): DAS 108, SPC 156
Source: Westmoreland County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
