Course DA-101 Lecture/Lab Hrs.
Part-1 The Dental Assisting Professional 3 1
The Professional Dental Assistant
The Dental Healthcare Team
TeamDental Ethics
Dentistry and the Law
Part-2 Sciences in Dentistry 2 2
Oral Embryology and Histology
Head and Neck Anatomy
Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity
Overview of the Dentitions
Tooth Morphology
General Anatomy
Genetal Physiology
Part-3 Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Dis. 3 1
Dental Caries
Periodontal Disease
Preventative Dentistry
Nutrition
Oral Pathology
Part-4 Infection Control in Dentistry 1 3
Microbiology
Disease Transmission and Infection Control
Principles and Techniques of Disinfection and Instrument Processing and Sterilization
Part-5 Occupational Health and Safety 3 1
Regulatory and Advisory Agencies
Chemical and Waste Management
Dental Unit Waterlines
Ergonomics
Part-6 Patient Information and Assessment 2 2
The Patient Record
Vital Signs
Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
The Medically and Physically Compromised Patient
Principles of pharmacology
Assisting in a Medical Emergency
Part-7 Foundation of Clinical Dentistry 4 4
The Dental Office
Delivering Dental Care
Dental Hand Instruments
Dental Handpieces and Accessories
Moisture Control
Anesthesia and Pain Control
Part-8 Dental Radiation 8 8
Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment and
Radiologic Safety
Dental Film and Processing Radiographs
Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Control
Intraoral Radiography
Extraoral and Digital Radiography
Part-9 Dental Materials 4 4
Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials
Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems
Dental Cements
Impression Materials
Laboratory Materials and Procedures
Part-10 Assisting in Comprehensive D. Care 8 6
General Dentistry
Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry
Fixed Prosthodontics
Provisional Coverage
Removable Prosthodontics
Dental Implants
Endodontics
Periodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pediatric Dentistry
Coronal Polishing
Dental Sealants
Orthodontics
Part-11 Dental Administration and Comm. Skills 4 0
Business Operating Systems
Financial Management in the Dental Office
Marketing Your Skills
Communication in the Dental office