DAS 201 Essentials of Dental Assisting II

7 credits

In this course of study, the student will build on the knowledge gained from DAS 101 Essentials of Dental Assisting I and DAS 105 Dental Radiography. Advanced and specialized dental procedures are introduced, as well as basic business administration procedures for the dental office. Students will learn about the needs of special populations. Principles and theories learned in lectures will be applied in simulated and live patient experiences during clinical labs.

Prerequisites: DAS 101, DAS 102, and DAS 105

Corequisites: DAS 202 and DAS 203

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe phone courtesy and proper handling of phone calls
Explain guidelines for office policies and staff management issues
Modify schedules, patient records, treatment and plans using computer programs for the dental office
Demonstrate fabrication of various dental appliances
Demonstrate fabrication of single and multi-unit provisional coverage
Demonstrate the use of dental materials used in surgical specialties
Discuss and perform the duties of a clinical assistant in a specialty practice and describe the skills and instruments used
Identify accommodations and treatment modifications for medically, mentally, or physically compromised patients
Identify accommodations for pediatric patients.
Expose and process quality diagnostic radiographs
Demonstrate proficiency in paralleling and bisecting techniques
Identify anatomical landmarks, anomalies, and radiographic artifacts on radiographs

Total Hours: 130 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 120