14 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 1510Dental Radiology4
Dental Radiology includes the principles of radiation physics, exposing, processing, mounting, evaluation and interpretation of dental images, biological effects of radiation and protection principles, quality assurance protocols and infection control is emphasized.
Dental Materials includes the knowledge and skills of dental materials including properties, laboratory safety, competence in the use and manipulation of gypsum, restorative materials, dental cements, impression materials, acrylics and thermoplastics, waxes, abrasive agents and study casts/occlusal registration.
Clinical Chairside I covers the study of general dentistry and the foundation of clinical chairside assisting. The course includes infection control, dental-related environmental hazards, management of dental and medical emergencies and emphasis placed on skills in the clinical setting, to include charting, effective communication with patients and members of the dental team.
Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program; DAST 1530
DAST 1570Clinical Practicum I2
Clinical Practicum I is supervised clinical experience in general dentistry to master basic dental assisting skills. Emphasis is on the role of the dental assistant in operative dentistry and patient care.
Dental Office Management is an introduction to the principles and procedures related to the management of the dental office, including telephone techniques, appointment control, inventory and supplies, clinical records, insurance forms, financial records, and office equipment.
Clinical Practicum II is a continuation of DAST 1570 . The student is assigned to two extramural clinical experiences with participating dentists. Emphasis is on chairside assisting in a variety of dental procedures.
Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program; DAST 1570
DAST 1600Fundamentals of Dental Assisting1
Fundamentals of Dental Assisting is a basic course to prepare the student to work and communicate with patients and dental members effectively. Emphasis is on ethics, legal aspects, terminology, charting, oral and written communication and patient care.
Advanced Radiology is a continuation of DAST 1510 with additional emphasis on intraoral imaging to expose, develop, mount and identify films, digital radiography and extra-oral surveys. Students will be required to radiography four patients. (This course meets State of Tennessee Radiology Requirement for the Registered Dental Assistant.)
Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program; DAST 1510
DAST 1620Preventive Dentistry3
Preventive Dentistry is a study of the practices and philosophy of preventive dentistry, which can be integrated into all dental settings. This course includes oral hygiene, nutrition, counseling and safety.
Special Topics in Dental Assisting focuses on advanced topics in dental assisting and may be used to examine new technologies, policies, and best practices, as they evolve within the discipline. This course may also be used for student seminars to discuss clinical experiences, as well as completing additional licensure certifications in coronal polishing, sealants and monitoring nitrous oxide.
