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Sep 18, 2024
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DAS 102 Dental Sciences I4 credits
Students will be learning the basics of dental sciences related to dental materials, armamentarium, infection control, and the management of medical emergencies. They will learn to identify common dental materials and their structure, composition, manipulation and scientific properties. During lab use, the students will learn the importance of proper storage, application, maintenance and safety protocols for various dental materials. Sterilization procedures and infection control are introduced. Students will also learn about common medical emergencies and how to manage them. The lab portion of this course will take the basic principles and theories learned in lectures and apply them in simulated and live patient experiences.
Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)
Corequisites: DAS 101 and DAS 105
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proper sterilization process and infection control procedures that are compliant with OSHA, WISHA and the CDC rules and regulations
- Identify dental materials and relate them to their different procedures
- Describe product safety information
- Fabricate various types of dental models
- Demonstrate proficiency in mixing different cements and liners
- Explain armamentarium needed for different types of procedures
- Demonstrate competency in preparing dental materials for procedures
- Identify basic oral and dental anatomy
Total Hours: 70 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 60
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