DEA 102
PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
3 CR. (1L/3 LBV)
PRQ: REA 090, ENG 090, MAT 060, or equivalent assessment test scores. CORQ: DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. Includes techniques used in four handed dentistry, instrument identification, and armamentarium for tray set-ups. Covers sterilization and aseptic procedures.
DEA 104
SPECIALTIES IN DENTISTRY
2 CR. (1L/2 CLV)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. CORQ: DEA 111, DEA 124, DEA 127, DEA 131, DEA 132, DEA 134, DEA 175, DEA 176, and DEA 181. Focuses on armamentarium of specific tray set-ups for periodontics, endodontics, and fixed and removable prosthodontics. Examines pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and implants. Includes diagnosis, treatment, and the dental assistant’s role in each specialty.
DEA 111
DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT
2 CR. (1L/2 CLV)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. CORQ: DEA 104, DEA 124, DEA 127, DEA 131, DEA 132, DEA 134, DEA 175, DEA 176, and DEA 181. Includes office management and clerical practices, scheduling appointments, completing daily records, insurance and tax forms, bookkeeping and recall systems, and ordering supplies.
DEA 120
INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL PRACTICES
1 CR. (1L)
PRQ: REA 090, ENG 090, MAT 060, or equivalent assessment test scores or Department Chair approval. Includes roles and responsibilities of the dental health team; educational background for the various specialties including general practitioner, hygienist, dental assistant; history, legal implications, ethical responsibilities and the role of professional organizations.
DEA 121
DENTAL SCIENCE I
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: REA 090, ENG 090, MAT 060, or equivalent assessment test scores. CORQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. Includes fundamentals of the oral structures as they apply oral histology, embryology, morphology, pathology, dental anatomy, and dental charting.
DEA 122
DENTAL SCIENCE II
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: REA 090, ENG 090, MAT 060, or equivalent assessment test scores. CORQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. Includes survey of human anatomy and physiology, the structure of the head and neck as applied to dental assisting, the function of the maxilla and mandible, processes, foramen, sutures, and major nerve and blood supply.
DEA 123
DENTAL MATERIALS I
3 CR. (4.5 LBV)
PRQ: REA 090, ENG 090, MAT 060, or equivalent assessment test scores. CORQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 125, and DEA 126. Includes fundamentals of dental materials as they apply to clinical and laboratory applications.
DEA 124
DENTAL MATERIALS II
3 CR. (1L/4 CLV)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, DEA 126, or consent of program department chair. CORQ: DEA 104, DEA 111, DEA 127, DEA 131, DEA 132, DEA 134, DEA 175, DEA 176, DEA 181. Includes type, compositions, and uses of elastomeric impression materials and the fabrication of custom impression trays and temporary crowns.
DEA 125
DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY
3 CR. (2L/2 CLV)
PRQ: REA 090, ENG 090, MAT 060, or equivalent assessment test scores. CORQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 126, and students must be a minimum of 18 years of age to enroll. Focuses on the science of radiography, the application of radiographic techniques, and aseptic techniques.
DEA 126
INFECTION CONTROL
3 CR. (2L/2 CLV)
PRQ: REA 090, ENG 090, MAT 060, or equivalent assessment test scores. CORQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, and DEA 125. Includes basic information concerning infection and disease transmission in the dental office. Emphasizes knowledge of microorganisms, with an emphasis on aseptic techniques, sterilization, and hazardous communication management.
DEA 127
DENTAL SCIENCE III
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: Proof of current basic life support (BLS) knowledge and skills-CPR card, recommendation from employer for community dental assistants enrolled, DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, DEA 126, or consent of the program department chair. CORQ: DEA 104, DEA 111, DEA 124, DEA 131, DEA 132, DEA 134, DEA 175, DEA 176, DEA 181, or consent of the program department chair. Includes in depth study of oral defects, microorganisms and their effects on the human body with recognition and identification of pathological condition that most frequently occur orally. Emphasizes pharmacology and the drugs used in the prevention and treatment of pain and conditions of the oral cavity. Focuses on laboratory experiences and the procedures involved with local anesthesia with emphasis on the knowledge and application of nitrous oxide administration in the dental office. Upon completion, the student is eligible to administer Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen having met the requirements of the Colorado State Practice Act Rule XVII. Certificate in Nitrous Oxide Administration is given.
DEA 131
ADVANCED DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY
3 CR. (1L/3 LBV)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. CORQ: DEA 104, DEA 111, DEA 124, DEA 127, DEA 132, DEA 134, DEA 175, DEA 176, DEA 181, or consent of program department chair. Includes theory and techniques of exposing intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs on adults, children, edentulous, and special needs patients. Covers dental anatomy radiographic interpretation and aseptic techniques. Enables the student to expose radiographs on the x-ray mannequin and patients. Students must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
DEA 132
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
2 CR. (1L/2 CLV)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. CORQ: DEA 104, DEA 111, DEA 124, DEA 127, DEA 131, DEA 134, DEA 175, DEA 176, and DEA 181. Includes techniques for taking and reading vital signs as well as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers. Emphasizes recognition, prevention, and management of medical emergency situations in the dental office. Covers completing and updating patient health history. Addresses pharmacology.
DEA 134
PREVENTION AND NUTRITION IN DENTISTRY
2 CR. (1L/2 CLV)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. CORQ: DEA 104, DEA 111, DEA 124, DEA 127, DEA 131, DEA 132, DEA 175, DEA 176, and DEA 181. Includes techniques in preventive dentistry with an emphasis on fluoride application and oral home care instruction. Includes nutrition as it applies to dental health and diet counseling. Covers techniques for coronal polishing.
DEA 140
DENTAL ASSISTING NATIONAL BOARD REVIEW (ELECTIVE)
1 CR. (1L)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 104, DEA 111, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 124, DEA 125, DEA 126, DEA 131, DEA 132, DEA 134, DEA 181, DEA 182, or two years experience and consent of program coordinator. Focuses on a review for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Examination.
DEA 175-177
SPECIAL TOPICS
0.5-6 CR. (L/LBV)
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
DEA 175
SPECIAL TOPICS: PRACTICE OF CLINICAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING
2 CR. (3 LBV)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. CORQ: DEA 104, DEA 111, DEA 124, DEA 127, DEA 131, DEA 132, DEA 134, DEA 176, and DEA 181. This course covers the concept of dental practice clinical chairside assisting. Emphasis will be placed on chairside assisting in dental restorative procedures, coronal polishing skills, fluoride treatment application, and hands-on manipulation of dental materials in a clinical and laboratory situation. Student learning will center on enhancing student’s procedure anticipation, dexterity and skills of chairside assisting, and dental laboratory procedures.
DEA 176
SPECIAL TOPICS: APPLIED DENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
1 CR. (1L)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. CORQ: DEA 104, DEA 111, DEA 124, DEA 127, DEA 131, DEA 132, DEA 134, DEA 176, and DEA 181. This course provides the student with direction in the study of human behavior and social adjustment as it is related to dentistry. Emphasis will be placed on patient care and psychological needs of the dental patient, as well as the needs of the special patient. Student learning will also focus to enhancing professional skills, goal setting and workforce development skills (interpersonal skills, job-seeking skills, application and interview process).
DEA 181
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I
1 CR. (3 INT)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, and DEA 126. CORQ: DEA 104, DEA 111, DEA 124, DEA 127, DEA 131, DEA 132, DEA 134, DEA 175, and DEA 176. Includes the opportunity for clinical application of dental assisting techniques in a dental office or clinical setting as part of the American Dental Association’s requirement of 300 clinical internship hours.
DEA 182
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II AND SEMINAR
1-6 CR. (3-18 INT)
PRQ: DEA 102, DEA 120, DEA 121, DEA 122, DEA 123, DEA 125, DEA 126, DEA 104, DEA 111, DEA 124, DEA 127, DEA 132, DEA 134, DEA 175, DEA 176, DEA 181. Focuses on clinical practice in private or public dental offices or clinics with clinical work experience in both general dentistry and specialty fields on a rotating basis.
DEA 200
INTRODUCTION TO EXPANDED FUNCTIONS
4 CR. (2L/3 LBV)
PRQ: Graduate of an ADA accredited program, certified dental assistant, or 2 years of full time documented chairside experience (3,500 hours). Emphasizes techniques and concepts of expanded functions in dental assisting, including team management, placement and finishing of dental restorative materials, and adjunct procedures necessary to restorative dentistry.
DEA 205
EXPANDED FUNCTIONS FOR THE DENTAL AUXILIARY
4 CR. (2L/4 CLV)
PRQ: DEA 200. Focuses on clinical application of expanded functions in dental assisting. |