Course DescriptionThis course will introduce the morphology, physiology, and
taxonomy of microorganisms and how they relate to man and the environment as well as new developments in the field of microbiology and what influences they will have in the future.
DA 111 Clinical Practice in Dentistry I
Credits 2 Contact Hours 8 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
A comprehensive course designed to acquaint the student with the many aspects of assisting at chair-side in the treatment of dental patients. Among the areas included are: patients Management techniques; taking and recording medical and dental histories; vital signs; performing and assisting with clinical- examinations and charting; assisting with local anesthesia and all areas of dental treatment, also operating and maintaining dental equipment and sterilization.
Dental Materials I
Credits 3 Contact Hours 5 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
A study of the clinical application of dental materials. and their relationship to the oral environment is essential for the dental assistant. This course is designed to provide the dental assistant with a sound knowledge base in the science of dental materials. Emphasis will be placed on why specific material is used rather solely upon the techniques of manipulating materials. Objectives will be equally balanced among .the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains of learning and within the dental assistant scope of practice. A
primary objective of this course is to enhance the student's ability to make clinical judgments regarding the application of dental materials and the ways in which these materials react to the oral environment.
DA 113 Dental Radiology
Credits 3 Contact Hours 5 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the students to the science of radiology. It will explain the basic concepts of the x-ray image formation and will give the student the access to the new techniques of x-ray. In addition, it will enable the students to differentiate between t anatomical landmark and pathological defects that are found in both the maxillary and mandibular arches of the oral cavity
SP 123 human Relations
Credits 3Contact Hours 3 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
An analysis of the basic principles of learning theory as well as physical, social, and moral development as they are applied to classroom learning with emphasis upon the application of theory to practical educational situations. Basics of standardized measurement, behavior management as applied to the classroom, and the influence of socio-cultural forces in society on education are discussed. Educational exceptionalities and laws related to them are also examined
ESP 105 English for Dentistry
Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Category General Education Requirement
Required Yes
Course Description
This course is specially designed for dental assisting program by utilizing previously learned competencies and apply it in depth in dental aspects.
DA 116 Infection Control in Dentistry
Credits 3Contact Hours 3Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description This course is designed to give the student an overview of the microbiological burden encountered in the dental office, the philosophy of infection control in dentistry, and the methods of protecting. Both patient and staff. In addition, current concepts of occupational safety and health risks encountered in the dental clinic environment well be presented with strategies to lower risks and improved the working environment.
DA 201 Clinical Practice in Dentistry II
Credits 4 Contact Hours 16 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
A continuation to DA 111 to acquaint student with more aspects of assisting at chair-side in the treatment of different dental specialty . Among the areas included are: patients Management techniques; taking and recording medical and dental histories; vital signs; performing and assisting with clinical- examinations and charting; assisting with local anesthesia and all areas of dental treatment, also operating and maintaining dental equipment and sterilization.
DA 203 Oral Pathology and Histology
Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
This course will provide the student with the basic understanding of diseases of the mouth and surrounding structures, and the skills necessary to detect deviations from normal in the evaluation of the .patient's health status. In addition, it will provide an overview of the embryogical development of the oral cavity and surrounding structures, and the histological structure of oral tissues. The student is provided the opportunity to learn the development, structure, morphology, eruption and function of the primary and permanent dentition.
DA 114 Management of Dental Office
Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the dental business. Emphasis is on practice management, communication management, business office systems, and interview techniques.
DA 202 Dental Materials I I
Credits 3 Contact Hours 4 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
This Course will emphasize on teaching the students clinical applications of materials used in dentistry, e.g. restorative dentistry (gold- ceramics, acrylics, cements, modeis'materials and impression materials), operative dentistry (filling materials, liner, bases, and preventive materials), orthodontic and periodontics
materials (wires, stainless steel, rubbers)and implant dentistry (titanium, and all related materials. In addition, the course will demonstrate clinical handling of different dental instrumentation and the use of dental equipment used to polish, mix and set different dental materials.
DA 204 Medical Emergencies in Dentistry
Credits 3 Contact Hours 4 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
This course will provide the student with the basic information necessary to successfully manage the most common emergency conditions that would occur in the dental clinic.
DA 211Clinical Practice in Dentistry III
Credits 4 Contact Hours 16 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
This clinical experience is a continuation of Clinical Practice and Instrumentation I, II. Each student will gain additional chair-side assisting skills and experience and begin to incorporate the advanced functions into patient treatment procedures. In addition, this course will provide an internship for each student with a practitioner of dentistry. Arrangements are made with each dentist and dental hygienist taking part in the program to enable the student to obtain experience in all aspects of dental office procedures. Major part of this course will be at the Ministry of Health (MOH) were students will be assigned in different dental offices.
DA 205 Dental Public Health
Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
This course prepares students to promote oral health and prevent oral diseases-in a community. It provides students with a broad understanding of the health care system and an objective view of the significant social, political, psychological,, and economic forces directing the system. This course will provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to meet specific oral health needs of community groups as distinct from the traditional clinical approach, which is designed to meet the needs of individual patients. In addition, the course trains student to educate dental clinics in dental office and public. Emphasis is on health education theories, plaque control aids, nutrient, smoking cessation and fluoride.
DA 206 Dental Seminar
Credits 3 Contact Hours 3 Category Core Course Required Yes
Course Description
This course is a continuation to DA 114. Students will be exposed to more emphasis on practice management, communication management, business office systems, and interview techniques.
SS 101 Islamic Education
Credits 2 Contact Hours 2 Category General Education Requirement
Required Yes
Course Description This course will introduce the main concepts of Islam as a comprehensive way of life.
Three General Electives Courses
Credits 2 (each) Contact Hours 2 Category General Electives Required
Yes
Course Description The student can register in any elective course at any time.
Dental Assistant Major Sheet
Semester/ Year | Course# | Course Title | Cr. | Hrs. | Th. | Pr. | Field Tr. | Comments |
1/1 | DA 101 | Introduction to Dentistry | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
1/1 | DA 102 | Clinical applications in Dentistry | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | |
1/1 | AMS 245 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | |
1/1 | CS 108 | Introduction To Computer Science | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | |
1/1 | EL 99 | English | | 5 | 5 | | | |
1/1 | EL 101 | English | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | Prerequisites either passing the Basic English skills test or EL 99 |
1/1 | NSC 155 | Microbiology | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | |
1/1 | | Total | 18 | 27 | 19 | 8 | | |
Semester/ Year | Course# | Course Title | Cr. | Hrs. | Th. | Pr. | Field Tr. | Comments |
2/1 | DA 111 | Clinical Practice in Dentistry (I) | 2 | 8 | | | 8 | Prerequisite DA 102 |
2/1 | DA 112 | Dental Materials (I) | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | | |
2/1 | DA 113 | Dental Radiology | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | | |
2/1 | DA 116 | Infection Control in Dentistry | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
2/1 | DA 114 | Management of Dental Office | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
2/1 | ESP 105 | English for Dentistry | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | Prerequisite EL 101 |
2/1 | | Total | 17 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | |
Semester/ Year | Course# | Course Title | Cr. | Hrs. | Th. | Pr. | Field Tr. | Comments |
1/2 | DA 201 | Clinical Practice in Dentistry (II) | 4 | 16 | | | 16 | Prerequisite DA 111 |
1/2 | DA 202 | Dental Materials (II) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | Prerequisite DA 112 |
1/2 | DA 203 | Oral Pathology and Histology | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
1/2 | DA 204 | Medical Emergencies in Dentistry | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | |
1/2 | BS 123 | Human Relations | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | |
1/2 | | Total | 15 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 16 | |
Semester/ Year | Course# | Course Title | Cr. | Hrs. | Th. | Pr. | Field Tr. | Comments |
2/2 | DA 211 | Clinical Practice in Dentistry (III) | 4 | 16 | | | 16 | Prerequisite DA 201 |
2/2 | DA 205 | Dental Public Health | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
2/2 | DA 206 | Dental Seminar | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | |
2/2 | SS 101 | Islamic Education | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | |
2/2 | | Elective | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | Students are allowed to register for Elective courses at any semester. |
2/2 | | Elective | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | |
2/2 | | Elective | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | |
2/2 | | Total | 18 | 30 | 14 | | 16 | |
Diploma Certificate | | | | | | | | |
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College : HEALTH SCIENCES Term : SECOND SEMESTER 2016-2017 Department : ﻋﻴﺎﺩﺓ ﻓﻨﻲ - ﺃﺳﻨﺎﻥ ﻭ ﻓﻢ ﺻﺤﺔ ﻗﺴﻢ Program : DP-0315 Dental Assistant Program Degree: ﺩﺑﻠﻮﻡ No. of units required for graduation : 68 at least
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03 01 101 ISLAMIC CULTURE | | 2 2 | | | | | |
03 03 112 LOYALTY AND VALUES OF | | 3 3 | | | | | |
PROFESSION | | | | | | | |
03 24 108 COMPUTERS | | 3 4 | | | | | |
03 30 101 ENGLISH LANGUAGE (1) | | 2 3 | 03 30 99 | | | | |
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03 30 212 English For specific purpose ( | | 3 3 | 03 30 101 | |
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03 30 99 BEGINNER''S ENGLISH LANGUAGE | | 0 5 | | | | | |
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Course No. Course Title | | Units Hours | Pre-requisit | | | | |
03 03 125 KUWAIT AND DEVELOPMENT | | 2 2 | | | | | |
ﺍﻟﻔﻦ ﻭﺍﻟﺤﻴﺎﻩ 104 07 03 | | 2 2 | | | | | |
ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺎﻗﻪ ﺍﻟﺒﺪﻧﻴﻪ ﻭﺍﻟﺮﻳﺎﺿﻪ 197 08 03 | | 2 3 | | | | | |
03 15 114 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | | 2 2 | | | | | |
ﺍﻟﻠﻐﺔ ﺍﻹﺳﺒﺎﻧﻴﺔ 101 18 03 | | 2 3 | | | | | |
03 22 104 Establishments & Management of | | 2 2 | | | | | |
small Projects | | | | | | | |
03 30 107 General french language 1 | | 2 3 | | | | | |
03 41 102 FIRST AID | | 2 2 | | | | | |
ﻣﻘﺮﺭﺍﺕ ﺗﺨﺼﺼﻴﺔ 2- | | (43) Credit | | | | | |
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03 50 101 Introduction to Dentistry | | 3 3 | | | | | |
03 50 102 Clinical Application in Dentistry | | 3 4 | | | | | |
03 50 111 Clinical Practice in Dentistry (1) | | 2 4 | 03 50 102 | | | | |
03 50 112 Dental Materials 1 | | 3 5 | | | | | |
03 50 113 Dental Radiology | | 3 5 | | | | | |
03 50 114 Management of Dental Office | | 3 3 | | | | | |
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Program Dental
Program Information |
Instructional Level | Two-Year Technical Diploma | Instructional Area | Dental | Program Manager | Dental and Oral Health Department | Original Developer(s) | Nourah Al-Ajmy , Waheeda Al-Mayyan , Suad Al-Kamis |
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Target Population |
Female student from high school , Kuwaiti nationalities, and not younger than 18 years old ( non Kuwaitis have at least one year experience) |
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Description |
Dental assistant technician is a member of dental health care providers. The dental assistant program prepares graduates to work with dentists as they examine and treat dental clients. Dental assistant technician also may carryout variety of laboratory, clinical and office duties. Graduate works primarily under the direct supervision of the dentist. |
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Career/Job Titles |
1.Dental Assisting Technician |
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Related DACUM Studies | DACUM Title | Dental Assistant |
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Entry Requirements |
1.High school grade of 65% (science) | 2.Pass personal interview |
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Evaluation Summary |
This program will be evaluated after five years from implementation |
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External Standards |
- American Dental Association
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| - American Dental Assistant Association
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Program Outcomes - Collect diagnostic and treatment data
- Manage infection and hazard control
- Perform clinical supportive treatments
- Take diagnostic radiographs
- Perform dental laboratory procedures
- Provide patient oral health instruction
- Assist in managing medical emergencies
- Model professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance
- Carry out dental office procedures
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Core Abilities |
1.PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ETHICS- Apply a collection of generally accepted ethical standards for "right conduct" in both personal and professional areas | 2.TEAMWORK- Work effectively and cooperatively in a group setting
| 3.STRESS MANAGEMENT- Manage stress in appropriate ways | 4.Act responsibly | 5.STRESS MANAGEMENT- Manage stress in appropriate ways | 6.Work cooperatively and efficiently | 7.Communicate effectively | 8.Think critically and creatively | 9.PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Demonstrate self-management through practices that promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and encourage lifelong learning opportunities. | 10.TIME MANAGEMENT- Organize activities to accomplish desired tasks in time available |
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Course Configuration
Semester /Year | Course # | Course Title | Credits | | Total Contact Hrs | Category | |
1/1 | DA 102 | Introduction to Dentistry | 2 | | 45 | Core Course | |
1/1 | AMS 155 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | | 60 | Core Course | |
1/1 | DA 101 | Clinical Practice and Instrumentation I | 3 | | 60 | Core Course | |
1/1 | CS 108 | Introduction To Computer Science | 3 |
| 60 | Core Course | |
1/1 | EL 101 | English 1 | 2 | | 45 | General Education Requirement | |
1/1 | NSC 155 | Microbiology | 3 | | 60 | Core Course | |
| | Total | 16 | | | | |
2/1 | DA 113 | Dental Radiology | 3 | | 75 | Core Course | |
2/1 | DA 112 | Dental Material I | 3 | | 75 | Core Course | |
2/1 | SS 101 | Islamic Education | 2 | | 30 | General Education Requirement | |
2/1 | DA 111 | Clinical Practice and Instrumentation II | 3 | | 135 | Core Course | |
2/1 | DA 114 | Management of Dental Office | 2 | | 30 | Core Course | |
2/1 | DA 115 | Infection Control in Dentistry | 2 | | 30 | Core Course | |
2/1 | AMS 254 | Anatomy of Head And Neck | 3 | | 60 | Core Course | |
| | Total | 18 | | | | |
1/2 | DA 201 | Clinical Practice and Instrumentation III | 4 | | 240 | Core Course | |
1/2 | DA 205 | Community Dental Health | 2 | | 45 | Core Course | |
1/2 | DA 202 | Dental Material II | 3 | | 60 | Core Course | |
1/2 | DA 203 | Oral Pathology and Histology | 2 | | 30 | Core Course | |
1/2 | DA 204 | Medical Emergencies in Dentistry | 3 | | 60 | Core Course | |
1/2 | SS 112 | Work Ethics and Loyalty | 3 | | 45 | General Education Requirement | |
| | Total | 17 | | | | |
2/2 | DA 211 | Clinical Practice and Instrumentation IV | 5 | | 300 | Core Course | |
2/2 | DA 212 | Oral Health Education | 2 | | 45 | Core Course | |
2/2 | PH 116 | Oral Pharmacology | 2 | | 45 | Core Course | |
2/2 | SP 455 | Communication Psychology | 2 | | 30 | Core Course | |
2/2 | | Elective | 2 | | 30 | Elective | |
2/2 | | Elective | 2 | | 30 | Elective | |
| | Total | 15 | | | | |
1/3 | DA 221 | Summer Training | 3 | | 450 | Core Course | |
| | Total | 3 | | 450 | | |
| | Total Graduation | 69 | | | |
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Program Course Detail
Course 1. -- Introduction to Dentistry |
Course Number | DA 102 | Course Title | Introduction to Dentistry | Semester/Year | 1/1 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 3 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course is designed to introduce the dental assisting students to the science of dentistry and the profession of dental assistant. |
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Course 2. -- Anatomy and Physiology |
Course Title | Anatomy and Physiology | Semester/Year | 1/1 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 4 | Total Hours | 60 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course is designed to introduce student to the structure and organization of various systems in the human body. It deals with the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, circulatory system, blood, digestive system, urinary system, and endocrine and reproductive system. Using a body system approach, the course emphasize the interrelationship between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. |
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Course 3. -- Clinical Practice and Instrumentation I |
Course Number | DA 101 | Course Title | Clinical Practice and Instrumentation I | Semester/Year | 1/1 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 4 | Total Hours | 60 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | The students will be familiar with the instruments and equipments used in dental field. Also this course provides the students with basic theoretical and clinical information necessary in dental assistant practice. |
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Course 4. -- Introduction To Computer Science |
Course Number | CS 108 | Course Title | Introduction To Computer Science | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 4 | Total Hours | 60 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course will survey the field of computer technology and information systems. You will acquire a basic understanding of how computers process information through the integrated use of hardware and software. Computer laboratory sessions will introduce students to a variety of software packages that will include word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, communications, and database management functions |
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Course 5. -- English Language |
Course Number | EL 101 | Course Title | English Language | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 30 | Category | General Education Requirement | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course is a critical reading for special purposes and expository writing offers training in the writing process, the development and organization of expository prose, and research techniques. The course emphasizes quality in logic and direction |
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Course 6. -- Microbiology |
Course Title | Microbiology | Semester/Year | 1/1 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 3 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course will introduce the morphology, physiology, and taxonomy of microorganisms and how they relate to man and the environment as well as new developments in the field of microbiology and what influences they will have in the future. |
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Course 7. -- Dental Radiology |
Course Number | DA 113 | Course Title | Dental Radiology | Semester/Year | 2/1 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 5 | Total Hours | 75 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This, course is designed to introduce the students to the science of radiology. It will explain the basic concepts of the x-ray image formation.. and will give the student the access to the new techniques of x-ray. In addition, it will enable the students to differentiate between t anatomical landmark and pathological defects that are found in both the maxillary and mandibular arches of the oral cavity |
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Course 8. -- Dental Material I |
Course Number | DA 112 | Course Title | Dental Material I | Semester/Year | 2/1 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 5 | Total Hours | 75 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | A study of the clinical application of dental materials. and their relationship to the oral environment is essential for the dental assistant. This course is designed to provide the dental assistant with a sound knowledge base in the science of dental materials. Emphasis will be placed on why specific material is used rather solely upon the techniques of manipulating materials. Objectives will be equally balanced among .the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains of learning and within the dental assistant scope of practice. A primary objective of this course is to enhance the student's ability to make clinical judgments regarding the application of dental materials and the ways in which these materials react to the oral environment. |
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Course 9. -- Islamic Education |
Course Number | SS 101 | Course Title | Islamic Education | Semester/Year | 2/1 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 30 | Category Required | General Education Requirement Yes | Course Description | This course will introduce the main concepts of Islam as a comprehensive way of life, covering all aspects that human beings are in need for and focusing on the major rulings of Islamic faith and Prayers. |
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Course 10. -- Clinical Practice and Instrumentation II |
Course Number | DA 111 | Course Title | Clinical Practice and Instrumentation II | Semester/Year | 2/1 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 9 | Total Hours | 135 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | A comprehensive course designed to acquaint the student with the many aspects of assisting at chair-side in the treatment of dental patients. Among the areas included are: patients Management techniques; taking and recording medical and dental histories; vital signs; performing and assisting with clinical-examinations and charting; assisting with local anesthesia and all areas of dental treatment, also operating and maintaining dental equipment and sterilization. |
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Course 11. -- Management of Dental Office |
Course Number | DA 114 | Course Title | Management of Dental Office | Semester/Year | 2/1 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 30 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the dental business. Emphasis is on practice management, communication management, business office systems, and interview techniques. |
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Course 12. -- Infection Control in Dentistry |
Course Number | DA 115 | Course Title | Infection Control in Dentistry | Semester/Year | 2/1 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 30 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course is designed to give the student an overview of the microbiological burden encountered in the dental office, the philosophy of infection control in dentistry, and the methods of protecting. Both patient and staff. In addition, current concepts of occupational safety and health risks encountered in the dental clinic environment well be presented with strategies to lower risks and improved the working environment. |
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Course 13. -- Anatomy of Head And Neck |
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Course Title | Anatomy of Head And Neck | Semester/Year | 2/1 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 4 | Total Hours | 60 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course explains the structure and function of head and neck. It will focus on histological and embryologic development and structural microanatomy to gain an understanding of clinical and oral manifestation of the regions of the head and neck. |
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Course 14. -- Clinical Practice and Instrumentation III |
Course Number | DA 201 | Course Title | Clinical Practice and Instrumentation III | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 4 | Contact Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 240 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | A clinical experience in which each student will be given-the opportunity to learn and utilize basic assisting skills. Students will be assigned a given number of dental patients. Each student will assist with introducing the patients t the clinic operating policies, establishing records, taking vital signs, charting, planning appointments assisting with or performing certain dental services, performing bookkeeping entries, and dismissing patients. |
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Course 15. -- Community Dental Health |
Course Number | DA 205 | Course Title | Community Dental Health | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 3 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course prepares students to promote oral health and prevent oral diseases-in a community. It provides students with a broad understanding of the health care system and an objective view of the significant social, political, psychological,, and economic forces-directing the system. This course will provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to meet specific oral health needs of community groups as distinct from the traditional clinical approach, which is designed to meet the needs of individual patients. |
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Course 16. -- Dental Material II |
Course Number | DA 202 | Course Title | Dental Material II | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 4 | Total Hours | 60 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This Course will emphasize on teaching the students clinical applications of materials used in dentistry, e.g. restorative dentistry (gold- ceramics, acrylics, cements, modeis'materials and impression materials), operative dentistry (filling materials, liner, bases, and preventive materials), orthodontic and periodontics materials (wires, stainless steel, rubbers)and implant dentistry (titanium, and all related materials. In addition, the course will demonstrate clinical -handling of different dental instrumentation and the use of dental equipment used to polish, mix and set different dental materials. |
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Course 17. -- Oral Pathology and Histology |
Course Number | DA 203 | Course Title | Oral Pathology and Histology | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 30 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course will provide the student with the basic understanding of diseases of the mouth and surrounding structures, and the skills necessary to detect deviations from normal in the evaluation of the .patient's health status. In addition, it will provide an overview of the embryogical development of the oral cavity and surrounding structures, and the histologic structure of oral tissues. The student is provided the opportunity to learn the development, structure, morphology, eruption and function of the primary and permanent dentition. | | |
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Course 18. -- Medical Emergencies in Dentistry |
Course Number | DA 204 | Course Title | Medical Emergencies in Dentistry | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 4 | Total Hours | 60 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course will provide the student with the basic information necessary to successfully manage the most common emergency conditions that would occur in the dental clinic. |
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Course 19. -- Work Ethics and Loyalty |
Course Number | SS 112 | Course Title | Work Ethics and Loyalty | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 3 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | General Education Requirement | Required | Yes | Course Description | The course focuses on social work profession to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people. A historic and defining feature of social work is the profession's focus on individual well-being in a social context and the well-being of society. Fundamental to social work is attention to the environmental forces that create, contribute to, and address problems in living. | | |
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Course 20. -- Clinical Practice and Instrumentation IV |
Course Number | DA 211 | Course Title | Clinical Practice and Instrumentation IV | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 5 | Contact Hours | 20 | Total Hours | 300 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This clinical experience is a continuation of Clinical Practice and Instrumentation I, II. Each student will gain additional chair-side assisting skills and experience and begin to incorporate the advanced functions into patient treatment procedures. | | |
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Course 21. -- Oral Health Education |
Course Number | DA 212 | Course Title | Oral Health Education | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 3 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | A comprehensive course designed to acquaint students with the art and science of oral health education. This course trains student to educate dental clinics in dental office and public. Emphasis is on health education theories, plaque control aids, nutrient, smoking cessation and fluoride. | | | | |
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Course 22. -- Oral Pharmacology |
Course Title | Oral Pharmacology | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | It is an effect of the clinical practice of dental hygiene and dentistry. Drugs commonly used in dentistry and correct methods for their use. Emphasis on pharmacological aspects of anesthesia. | | |
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Course 23. – Communication Psychology |
Course Title | Communication Psychology | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 3 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | | An analysis of the basic principles of learning theory as well as physical, social, and moral development as they are applied to classroom learning with emphasis upon the application of theory to practical educational situations. Basics of standardized measurement, behavior management as applied to the classroom, and the influence of socio-cultural forces in society on education are discussed. Educational exceptionalities and laws related to them are also examined |
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Course 24. -- Elective |
Course Title | Elective | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 30 | Category | Elective | Required | Yes |
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Course 25. -- Elective |
Course Title | Elective | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 30 | Category | Elective | Required | Yes |
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Course 26. -- Summer Training |
Course Number | DA 221 | Course Title | Summer Training | Semester/Year | 1/3 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 30 | Total Hours | 450 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This practical course is designed as an internship for each student with a practitioner of dentistry. Arrangements are made with each dentist and dental hygienist taking part in the program to enable the student to obtain experience in all aspects of dental office procedures. Each student will be assigned to two offices for a period of three weeks in each office. | | | | |
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Course 13. -- Anatomy of Head And Neck |
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Course Title | Anatomy of Head And Neck | Semester/Year | 2/1 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 4 | Total Hours | 60 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course explains the structure and function of head and neck. It will focus on histological and embryologic development and structural microanatomy to gain an understanding of clinical and oral manifestation of the regions of the head and neck. |
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Course 14. -- Clinical Practice and Instrumentation III |
Course Number | DA 201 | Course Title | Clinical Practice and Instrumentation III | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 4 | Contact Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 240 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | A clinical experience in which each student will be given-the opportunity to learn and utilize basic assisting skills. Students will be assigned a given number of dental patients. Each student will assist with introducing the patients t the clinic operating policies, establishing records, taking vital signs, charting, planning appointments assisting with or performing certain dental services, performing bookkeeping entries, and dismissing patients. |
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Course 15. -- Community Dental Health |
Course Number | DA 205 | Course Title | Community Dental Health | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 3 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course prepares students to promote oral health and prevent oral diseases-in a community. It provides students with a broad understanding of the health care system and an objective view of the significant social, political, psychological,, and economic forces-directing the system. This course will provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to meet specific oral health needs of community groups as distinct from the traditional clinical approach, which is designed to meet the needs of individual patients. |
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Course 16. -- Dental Material II |
Course Number | DA 202 | Course Title | Dental Material II | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 4 | Total Hours | 60 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This Course will emphasize on teaching the students clinical applications of materials used in dentistry, e.g. restorative dentistry (gold- ceramics, acrylics, cements, modeis'materials and impression materials), operative dentistry (filling materials, liner, bases, and preventive materials), orthodontic and periodontics materials (wires, stainless steel, rubbers)and implant dentistry (titanium, and all related materials. In addition, the course will demonstrate clinical -handling of different dental instrumentation and the use of dental equipment used to polish, mix and set different dental materials. |
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Course 17. -- Oral Pathology and Histology |
Course Number | DA 203 | Course Title | Oral Pathology and Histology | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 30 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course will provide the student with the basic understanding of diseases of the mouth and surrounding structures, and the skills necessary to detect deviations from normal in the evaluation of the .patient's health status. In addition, it will provide an overview of the embryogical development of the oral cavity and surrounding structures, and the histologic structure of oral tissues. The student is provided the opportunity to learn the development, structure, morphology, eruption and function of the primary and permanent dentition. | | |
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Course 18. -- Medical Emergencies in Dentistry |
Course Number | DA 204 | Course Title | Medical Emergencies in Dentistry | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 4 | Total Hours | 60 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This course will provide the student with the basic information necessary to successfully manage the most common emergency conditions that would occur in the dental clinic. |
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Course 19. -- Work Ethics and Loyalty |
Course Number | SS 112 | Course Title | Work Ethics and Loyalty | Semester/Year | 1/2 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 3 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | General Education Requirement | Required | Yes | Course Description | The course focuses on social work profession to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people. A historic and defining feature of social work is the profession's focus on individual well-being in a social context and the well-being of society. Fundamental to social work is attention to the environmental forces that create, contribute to, and address problems in living. | | |
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Course 20. -- Clinical Practice and Instrumentation IV |
Course Number | DA 211 | Course Title | Clinical Practice and Instrumentation IV | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 5 | Contact Hours | 20 | Total Hours | 300 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This clinical experience is a continuation of Clinical Practice and Instrumentation I, II. Each student will gain additional chair-side assisting skills and experience and begin to incorporate the advanced functions into patient treatment procedures. | | |
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Course 21. -- Oral Health Education |
Course Number | DA 212 | Course Title | Oral Health Education | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 3 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | A comprehensive course designed to acquaint students with the art and science of oral health education. This course trains student to educate dental clinics in dental office and public. Emphasis is on health education theories, plaque control aids, nutrient, smoking cessation and fluoride. |
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Course 22. -- Oral Pharmacology |
Course Title | Oral Pharmacology | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | It is an effect of the clinical practice of dental hygiene and dentistry. Drugs commonly used in dentistry and correct methods for their use. Emphasis on pharmacological aspects of anesthesia. | | |
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Course 23. – Communication Psychology |
Course Title | Communication Psychology | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 3 | Total Hours | 45 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | | An analysis of the basic principles of learning theory as well as physical, social, and moral development as they are applied to classroom learning with emphasis upon the application of theory to practical educational situations. Basics of standardized measurement, behavior management as applied to the classroom, and the influence of socio-cultural forces in society on education are discussed. Educational exceptionalities and laws related to them are also examined |
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Course 24. -- Elective |
Course Title | Elective | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 30 | Category | Elective | Required | Yes |
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Course 25. -- Elective |
Course Title | Elective | Semester/Year | 2/2 | Credits | 2 | Contact Hours | 2 | Total Hours | 30 | Category | Elective | Required | Yes |
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Course 26. -- Summer Training |
Course Number | DA 221 | Course Title | Summer Training | Semester/Year | 1/3 | Credits | 3 | Contact Hours | 30 | Total Hours | 450 | Category | Core Course | Required | Yes | Course Description | This practical course is designed as an internship for each student with a practitioner of dentistry. Arrangements are made with each dentist and dental hygienist taking part in the program to enable the student to obtain experience in all aspects of dental office procedures. Each student will be assigned to two offices for a period of three weeks in each office. |
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