| DENTAL ASSISTING (DENT) COURSES |
| DENT100: Essentials of Dental Assisting |
| Credits: 3 |
| DENT 100 is designed to give students the foundational knowledge and skills associated with performing the job duties of an entrylevel clinical dental assistant. The focus of this course is on dental terminology, different aspects of the dental professions and concepts of four-handed dentistry. Safety practices in terms of infection control are also emphasized. Patient management and professionalism will be included. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Dental Assisting program or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting program or consent of the Dental Assisting Program Director., Coreq: DENT 100L and DENT 103 and DENT 103L and DENT 105 and DENT 106 and DENT 106L and DENT 108. |
| DENT100L: Essentials of Dental Assisting Lab |
| Credits: 3 |
| DENT 100L provides experiences for students to apply the knowledge and skills gained in DENT 100. Emphasis is on safety and efficiency in the dental clinical setting, including four-handed dentistry, infection control and instrumentation. Patient safety is especially emphasized. Students apply principles of psychology in patient management. Students provide instruction and education to patients in oral hygiene and provide pre and post operative instruction as prescribed by a dentist. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Dental Assisting program or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting program or consent of the Dental Assisting Program Director., Coreq: DENT 100 and DENT 103 and DENT 103L and DENT 105 and DENT 106 and DENT 106L and DENT 108. |
| DENT103: Dental Materials |
| Credits: 1 |
| DENT 103 identifies the various materials used in the practice of dentistry including the structure, composition, uses, manipulation and properties of these materials. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Dental Assisting Program or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting Program or consent of the Dental Assisting Program Director., Coreq: DENT 100 and DENT 100L and DENT 103L and DENT 105 and DENT 106 and DENT 106L and DENT 108. |
| DENT103L: Dental Materials Lab |
| Credits: 2 |
| DENT 103L provides practical application of the knowledge gained in DENT 103. The manipulation of different dental materials shall be demonstrated by the instructor and replicated by the students until proficiency can be demonstrated. The importance of proper use and product and equipment safety in the laboratory setting will be stressed. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Dental Assisting Program or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting Program or consent of the Dental Assisting Program Director., Coreq: DENT 100 and DENT 100L and DENT 103 and DENT 105 and DENT 106 and DENT 106L and DENT 108. |
| DENT105: Dental Sciences |
| Credits: 2 |
| DENT 105 introduces the student to principles of general anatomy, physiology, microbiology and nutrition. DENT 105 places emphasis on dental aspects of oral anatomy, histology, embryology, pathology and pharmacology. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the CA or CO Dental Assisting Programs or consent of the Dental Assisting Program Director., Coreq: DENT 100 and DENT 100L and DENT 103 and DENT 103L and DENT 106 and DENT 106L and DENT 108. |
| DENT106: Dental Radiography |
| Credits: 1 |
| DENT 106 provides basic knowledge on the discovery of x-rays, role of x-rays in dentistry, physical properties and the hazards of radiation. Radiation safety measures will be emphasized. Radiographic techniques and processing procedures will be discussed. Common anatomical landmarks critical to proper interpretation of x-rays will be identified. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program or consent of the Program Director., Coreq: DENT 100 and DENT 100L and DENT 103 and DENT 103L and DENT 105 and DENT 106L and DENT 108. |
| DENT106L: Dental Radiography Lab |
| Credits: 1 |
| DENT 106L emphasizes the practical application of the material presented in DENT 106. Under close supervision of the instructor, students will practice taking images initially on manikins, critique the images and retake as necessary. They will progress to take images on patients. Strict radiation safety measures will be practiced at all times. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Dental Assisting program or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting program or consent of the Dental Assisting Program Director., Coreq: DENT 100 and DENT 100L and DENT 103 and DENT 103L and DENT 105 and DENT 106 and DENT 108. |
| DENT108: Clinical Externship |
| Credits: 2 |
| DENT 108 is a course that provides students with a minimum of 100 clinical hours in a general practice dental office. Students may begin with observation, but shall spend the majority of their time in direct patient care. Student will apply the knowledge and skills they acquired during the didactic phase of the program (first 12 weeks) in the clinical setting participating in deliver of all aspects of care to the dental patients of the practice. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Dental Assisting program or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting program or consent of the Dental Assisting Program Director., Coreq: DENT 100 and DENT 100L and DENT 103 and DENT 103L and DENT 105 and DENT 106 and DENT 106L. |
| DENT200: Dental Office Administration |
| Credits: 3 |
| DENT 200 gives an overview of administrative functions in a dental office. Students will participate in DENTRIX training. DENTRIX is the software program that more than 70% of dental offices use in Hawaii. Using this system students will familiarize themselves with patient records, insurance claims filing, charting, appointment and recall functions. Students will also learn about verbal communication, in particular phone etiquette and management. Students will also learn about dental written communication between practice and patients, and with other dental professionals and insurance companies. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in DENT 100 and a grade of “C” or higher in DENT 100L., Coreq: DENT 205 and DENT 208 and DENT 210. |
| DENT203: Dental Materials II |
| Credits: 2 |
| DENT 203 focuses on various dental materials used predominantly in specialty practice, such as: periodontal dressings, surgical stents, fabrication of dental appliances, and in-depth applications of provisional coverage for large prosthodontic cases. This course builds upon the students' knowledge and skills gained in DENT 103 and 103L. Expanded exposure to a variety of restorative materials is also included. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in DENT 103 and a grade of “C” or higher in DENT 103L., Coreq: DENT 200 and 205 and 206L and 208 and 210. |
| DENT206L: Dental Radiography II |
| Credits: 2 |
| DENT 206L provides students an opportunity to expose dental radiographs on human patients and learn preliminary interpretation of dental radiographs on a variety of patients. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in DENT 106; and a grade of C or higher in DENT 106L or a minimum of one year experience taking dental x-rays, Coreq: - |
| DENT208: Dental General and Specialty Practice Clinical Rotation |
| Credits: 4 |
| DENT 208 students will spend approximately 80 hours in general practice clinical externship and at least 120 hours rotating through specialty areas such as Orthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Prosthodontics. Students may also elect to work in a clinic that serves special needs patients exclusively or in a nursing home setting. |
| Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in DENT 108., Coreq: DENT 200 and DENT 203 and DENT 205 and DENT 206L and DENT 210. |
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