DEA 121

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COURSE SYLLABUS

TITLE OF COURSE	DENTAL SCIENCE I
PREFIX/NUMBER	DEA 121
INSTRUCTOR	Janet Trujillo, CDA, EFDA, BS
DAYS/TIME	8:30 to 11:15 a.m.
BUILDING/ROOM	TE 139, 130 & 126
INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS:	M	9:30 to 11:30
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	F	9:30 to ll:30
Instructor Phone – Ms. Janet Trujillo (719) 549-3263
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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	DENTAL SCIENCE I
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	DEA 121	CREDIT HOURS:	3
2.	COREQUISITE:	DEA 122

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Torres and Erhlich Modern Dental Assisting, Bird & Robinson, Saunders and Company, 7th Edition, 2002. Modern Dental Assisting Workbook 2002.
	SUPPLIES:
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	The course includes fundamentals of the oral structures as they apply to oral histology, embryology, morphology, and dental anatomy, and dental charting.
5.	COURSE GOAL:
	This course provides the dental assisting student with the understanding to identify the physiological development of the oral cavity structures, including tooth development as it relates to patients in dentistry. Dental terminology and dental charting will also be included. In conjunction with DEA 121, this course meets the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards for biomedical science content. This course is required for completion of the Dental Assisting Certificate Program. This course carries three credits for a total of 45 contact hours. Transferability of credit depends on the institution to which the student plans to transfer.

6	COURSE OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
	At the completion of this unit the student should be able to:
	A.	Define medical and dental terminology word parts through prefixes and suffixes.
	B.	Identify medical and dental prefixes and suffixes.
	C.	Define anatomic directional terms.
	D.	Name the surfaces of the teeth.
	E.	Identify three types of numbering systems.
	F.	Mater the use of the Universal numbering system.
	G.	Discriminate between primary and secondary teeth and anterior; anterior and posterior teeth.
	H.	Use correct terminology in naming teeth.
	I.	Identify the anatomic and clinical parts of a tooth.
	J.	Describe three embryonic layers of fetal development and their relationship to the oral cavity, including tissue formation and the development of the supportive tissues.
	K.	State the effects of genetic and prenatal environmental factors on dental development.
	L.	List the three developmental periods in the life cycle of a tooth. Describe the stages within each period and identify the abbreviations that may occur in each of these developmental stages.
	M.	Identify the tissues that make up a tooth and discuss histological differences between them.
	N.	Identify tissues of the periodontium and discuss the histological differences between these structures.
	O.	List the characteristics of a healthy sulcus and gingiva.
	P.	Discuss symptoms and implications of periodontal disease.
	Q.	Identify the four types of teeth, describe the design and specialized functions of each type, and classify them as anterior or posterior teeth.
	R.	Identify primary dentition and describe their design and specialized function.
	S.	Describe and identify mixed dentition and the key dental terms in this stage.
	T.	Define the terms; line angle, point angle, contact area, height of contour, embrasure, convex and concave.
	U.	Describe the developmental lobes and how they contribute to tooth development in each type of tooth.
	V.	Describe the anatomical characteristics of incisors, canines, premolars and molars.
	W.	Be familiar with anatomic feature unique to each tooth and use them to identify tooth models and pictures.
	X.	List the events in coronal development and eruption of teeth.
	Y.	Discuss and identify the most common types of numbering systems, including the Universal Numbering System, Palmer Notation System and Federal Dentaire Internationale System.
	Z.	Explain the role of teratogens in prenatal development.
	AA.	Identify landmarks of the face and oral cavity.
	AB.	Describe the structure of the tongue.
	AC.	Identify select pathological and anmonaly conditions of the mouth and teeth.
	AD.	List the warning signs of oral cancer.
	AE.	Identify the oral manifestation of AIDS
	AF.	Recognize the signs of inflammations.
	AG.	Identify Angle's classifications of malocclusion.
	AG.	Identify, describe and demonstrate using the Universal Numbering System for both the primary and permanent dentition in dental charting.
	AH.	Describe and identify classifications of cavities and given a dental chart, record cavities, restorations and other oral conditions.
	AI.	Describe and demonstrate recording of a clinical examination of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity, face, and neck.
	AJ.	Demonstrate recording in clinical dental charting, using the Universal Number System, charting symbols on three types of charts, (anatomical, geometrical and periodontal).
	AK.	Introduction and demonstration of intraoral imaging system. Each student will demonstrate knowledge of intraoral imaging by producing at least one image of a specified area of the oral cavity.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	80%	Of the student’s grade will be based on the scores received on unit test.
	20%	Of the student’s grade will be based on the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s attendance pattern, demonstration of professionalism, and participation in class/laboratory and activities/discussions. Points issued by credit hours of attendance. The 20% PCC attendance policy applies to all DEA courses.
	At the completion of the course the student should be able to do all the basic dental assistant functions required for successful completion of the program. These competencies will be evidenced by obtaining a grade of 75% or higher for each of the tasks in each unit.

Raw Score Range				Grading Scale Letter Grade	Grade Point Earned (Credit Only)
	100	to	93	A	12
	92	to	85	B	9
	84	to	75	C	6
	74	to	69	D	3
	68	to	0	F	0

	Special Remarks:
	A.	If a student is absent on a schedule examination day the student must call with reason for absence prior to examination and make arrangements with the instructor to make up the exam within one week. Failure to take a scheduled examination at the appointed time without prior arrangement with the instructor or within one week will result in a "0" grade and failure of the exam. Students of the Dental Assisting Program are allowed to make up three (3) tests per semester to the above guidelines, any test made up after three receives an automatic 10 point deduction.
	B.	Pueblo Community College Dental Assisting Program will adhere to the Academic Dishonesty Policy, which is stated in your DA Student Handbook, for any and all acts of cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty and plagiarism.

9.		METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
		To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, oral presentations, skill assessment, and instructor and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.		ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
		The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.		ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.