Introduction to the basic theory involved in dental assisting treatment areas, instruments and procedures. Includes emphasis on oral evacuation, instrument transfer, the dental dam and data gathering. Specialty areas covered will be endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics.

1 Lecture Hour; Corequisites: CDA 101L Dental Assisting I Lab, CDA 112 Oral Anatomy and Physiology; Prerequisite: CDA 110 Infection Control or permission of the department.

Preclinical/clinical experiences in the procedures of dental assisting. Emphasis on preparing treatment areas, data gathering, oral evacuation, instrument transfer and placing the dental dam. Specialty procedures include endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics.

6 Laboratory Hours; Corequisite: CDA Dental Assisting I Lecture or permission of the department.

Basic concepts of business office management and bookkeeping including the role of the computer in the dental practice. Marketing, appointment control, records management, accounts receivable and payable will be discussed. Business communications including developing professional correspondence and a resume will be taught with an emphasis on concepts of oral and written communication skills.

1 Lecture Hour

Overview of dental ethics and jurisprudence and professionalism in the dental office. Risk management with an emphasis on malpractice, consent and refusal of treatment. The student will develop his/her written and oral communication skills by using the Physician's Desk Reference to research medications from patient histories, by practicing legal documentation on patient charts, conducting history interviews, giving verbal and written post operative instructions and writing sample "termination of care" letters. The student will also become familiar with the various professional journals in the library.

1.5 Lecture Hours

Basic introduction to the sciences of anatomy and physiology, microbiology and nutrition. The intent of this course is to present basic theoretical concepts of importance in the appreciation and understanding of dental care and its delivery.

2 Lecture Hours.

The first 15 hours of the class is a continuation of CDA 101, Dental Assisting I, with an emphasis on the following dental specialties: oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, pedodontics and orthodontics. The second half of the class will be devoted to taking vital signs and recognizing the signs and symptoms of various emergencies that occur in the dental setting. There will also be a brief review of BLS and CPR.

2 Lecture Hours; Prerequisite: CDA 101 Dental Assisting I or permission of the department; Corequisite: CDA 105L Dental Assisting II Lab.

Clinical and laboratory experience with an emphasis on specialty procedures including endodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, pedodontics, periodontics and orthodontics.

6 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisites: CDA 101L Dental Assisting I Lab or permission of the department; Corequisite: CDA 105 Dental Assisting II Lecture or permission of the department.

Directed practice experience for certified dental assisting students in dental offices or dental clinics.

4 Lab Hours; Prerequisites: student must have successfully completed all courses in the summer and first semester of the program; Corequisites: CDA 105 Dental Assisting II and CDA 105L Dental Assisting II Lab or permission of the department.

Introduction to oral pathology and dental therapeutics. Basic concepts of disease and disturbances of the oral cavity and their impact on general health. Presentation of pharmacology and pain control as they relate to the dental office including types and administration of drugs, analgesics, sedation and nitrous oxide, general anesthesia and local anesthetics.

2 Lecture Hours.

Introduction to the key concepts in oral health education and preventive dentistry. Although the emphasis is on patient motivation and education, fluorides and plaque control, the student will also develop skills for initiating behavior modification and smoking cessation programs. The student will assess the needs and develop patient education techniques for all age groups and the special needs patient.

2 Lecture Hours; Prerequisite: CDA 104 Introduction to Biomedical Sciences or permission of the department.

Theory in infection control in dentistry, including responsibility for infection control practices, transmission of disease and methods for preventing disease transmission in the dental office. There will be an increased emphasis on oral and written communication.

1 Lecture Hour

Normal structure and function of the oral cavity, head and neck (microscopic and gross) as well as abnormalities will be discussed. Terminology of basic structures, diseases and concepts will be included and the student will gain an understanding of the use of these terms in the dental profession.

2.5 Lecture Hours

Understanding radiation including radiation principles; radiation health, safety and protection; radiographic quality, intraoral techniques, film processing and mounting interpretation of radiographic errors and recognition of anatomical landmarks; legal factors.

2 Lecture Hours.

Composition, chemical and physical properties, use and manipulation of material used in dental laboratory and operatory.

2 Lecture Hours.