Dental Assisting (DAS)

DAS 1011 — Dental Assisting Techniques

Credit Hour: 1.00   Total Contact Hour: 2.00   Lecture Hour: 2.00  

Introduces the clinical application of procedures and techniques utilized in dental assisting. Emphasis is placed on infection control, documentation, and medical/dental emergencies.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
Corequisites: DAS 1020, DAS 1201, DAS 1460, DAS 1511, DAS 2141, DHY 1019, SDE 1010.

DAS 1020 — Dental Assisting Clinic

Credit Hour: 1.00   Total Contact Hour: 2.00   Lecture Hour: 2.00  

Provides an opportunity for the student to apply the techniques used in dental assisting during clinic.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
Corequisites: DAS 1011, DAS 1201, DAS 1460, DAS 1511, DAS 2141, DHY 1019, SDE 1010.

DAS 1201 — Introduction to Dental Terminology and Basic Oral Anatomy

Credit Hour: 1.00   Total Contact Hour: 1.00   Lecture Hour: 1.00  

Provides an introduction to dental terminology and basic oral anatomy with emphasis on dental nomenclature and dental anatomy.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
Corequisites: DAS 1011, DAS 1020, DAS 1460, DAS 1511, DAS 2141, DHY 1019, SDE 1010.

DAS 1460 — Oral Radiography

Credit Hours: 3.00   Total Contact Hours: 4.00   Lecture Hours: 2.00   Lab Hours: 2.00  

Provides a study of the concepts of radiobiologic imaging including components of the x-ray machine, x-ray production, and attenuation. Instruction on and practice with exposing, processing, mounting, assessing, interpreting, and duplicating extraoral and intraoral radiographs with emphasis on the parallel technique is incorporated into this course. Principles of radiation safety and protection in conjunction with quality assurance are stressed.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
Corequisites: DAS-1010, DAS-1200, DAS 1511, DAS-2140, BHS 1310, DHY 1019, SDE 1010.

DAS 1511 — Dental Assisting Concepts

Credit Hours: 2.00   Total Contact Hours: 2.00   Lecture Hours: 2.00  

Provides an introduction to the concepts, duties, and techniques related to dental assisting.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
Corequisites: DAS-1010, DAS-1200, DAS 1460, DAS-2140, BHS 1310, DHY 1019, SDE 1010.

DAS 2141 — Dental Assisting Materials

Credit Hour: 1.00   Total Contact Hour: 1.50   Lecture Hour: 0.50   Lab Hour: 1.00  

Provides an introduction to the composition, chemical and physical properties, and application of dental materials commonly used in the dental office and laboratory as well as essential knowledge for effective communication as part of a dental team.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program
Corequisites: DAS 1011, DAS 1020, DAS 1201, DAS 1460, DAS 1511, DHY 1019, SDE 1010.