16 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 1510*Dental Radiology4
This course 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. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This course 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 acrylic and thermoplastics, waxes, abrasive agents and study casts/occlusal registration. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This course 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. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
This course includes instruction in general and oral anatomy and physiology, embryology, histology, dental morphology and microbiology. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
A continuation of Dental Science I with emphasis on oral pathology and pharmacology, including monitoring nitrous oxide. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program, DAST 1540
DAST 1560*Clinical Chairside II4
This course is a continuation of Clinical Science I with emphasis on assisting with the specialties of general dentistry. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
DAST 1530 and acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
DAST 1570*Clinical Practicum I1
A supervised clinical experience in general dentistry to master basic dental assisting skills. Emphasis is on the role of the dental assistant operative dentistry and patient care. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
DAST 1660 , Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
DAST 1580*Dental Office Management3
Dental Office Management is an introduction to the principles 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. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
A continuation of Clinical Practicum I. A 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. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer
This is a basic course to prepare the student to work and communicate with patients and the dental members effectively. Emphasis is on ethics, legal aspects, terminology, charting, oral and written communication and patient care. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
Formal admission into the Dental Assistant Program or permission of the Director of the Dental Assistant Program
DAST 1610*Advanced Radiology3
A continuation of Dental Radiology with additional emphasis on intraoral imaging to expose, develop, mount and identify films, digital radiography and extra-oral surveys. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program; DAST 1510 , DAST 1540
DAST 1620*Preventive Dental Assisting3
This course is a study of the practices and philosophy of preventive dentistry which can be integrated into all dental settings. Includes oral hygiene, nutrition, counseling, and safety. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring
DAST 1540 and acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
DAST 1630*The Compromised Patient2
This course is a study of the compromised patient with emphasis on medical emergencies in the dental office and special needs patients. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
To provide the student with a synopsis of dental topics necessary for completion of qualifications for credentialing which are necessary in a dental assisting career. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer
This course focuses on advanced topics in dental assisting and may be used to examine new technologies, policies, 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. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer
To provide the student with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and laboratory settings to a functioning dental practice, as well as teach the student to work as a member of the team. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
