DENT 1030 - Dental Assisting Procedures I

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Dental Assisting

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

8 Credit(s)
This is the second of three courses that when successfully completed will comply with all Ohio Dental Board requirements allowing the student to test for the Dental Radiographer License in Ohio and the certification test for Ohio Dental Assistant. This is a multi-facade course that covers dentist chair side assistance, dental specialties, and dental laboratory procedures. Semesters Available: Spring - Eve UG

6 Lab Hour(s)

6 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take DENT 1010 ;

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Explain the procedure for patient preparation for examination & treatment	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
2. Describe the transfer of instruments (four-handed dentistry)	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
3. Define the level and type of assistance for examination, anesthetics, rubber dams, anterior & posterior restoration, and bleaching	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
4. Describe the specialties procedures for pediatric, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthodontis, and public health dentistry	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
5. Identify procedures to fabricate gypsum models, custom trays, and mouth guards	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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