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Associate in Science degree - Dental Assisting
Catalog 2012-2013
The required dental assisting program classes are taught during the day; however, the general education courses required for the certificate or degree may be taken in the evening or at an alternate location.
The Diablo Valley College dental assisting program is approved by the Dental Board of California and accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, and the United States Department of Education. Students completing the degree or certificate program in dental assisting are eligible to take the California’s State written and practical examination and obtain their Registered Dental Assisting (RDA) license and take their national Certified Dental Assistant examination to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).
The 11 month program is scheduled to begin each fall term in August and the dental assisting courses will be completed by the middle of June. The two semesters and two week summer session include classroom instruction as well as clinical experience in the DVC dental clinic, UOP Dental School and various dental offices.
In addition to the dental assisting classes the program requires nine units of general education that must be completed prior to applying to take the state license and national examinations.
To be eligible for enrollment in the dental assisting program, students must complete the prerequisite course DENTL 120 which is offered during the first two weeks of June. Students in the program must complete a health care provider cardiopulmonary resuscitation with AED course and have a valid copy of the certification card on file in the dental assisting department the first day of class in August.
Associate degree requirements generally can be completed in two years of full-time study. Some courses may meet lower division requirements for a baccalaureate degree at selected campuses of CSU or the Bachelor of Arts degree in health administration at private universities. Interested students should consult with the dental instructors or with the college counselors for more information.
To earn an associate in science degree with a major in dental assisting, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and complete all graduation requirements as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy both major and other graduation requirements; however, the units are only counted once.
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Program prerequisite: |
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DENTL 120 |
Orientation to the Registered Dental Assisting Program |
0.3 |
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Note: It is strongly recommended to complete one of the required general education or English courses prior to entering the registered dental assisting program in the fall term. Refer to general education courses below. |
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Major requirements: |
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DENTL 171 |
Oral Facial Structures and Body Systems |
4 |
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DENTL 172 |
Dental Radiography I |
2.5 |
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DENTL 173 |
Dental Operative procedures I |
3 |
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DENTL 174 |
Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures |
3 |
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DENTL 175 |
Infection Control, Oral Documentation and Theories of Dental Assisting |
3 |
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DENTL 180 |
Office Management |
3 |
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DENTL 181 |
Dental Emergencies, Pharmacology and Oral Pathology |
2 |
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DENTL 182 |
Dental Radiography II |
2.5 |
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DENTL 183 |
Advanced Dental Operative Procedures |
4.5 |
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DENTL 184 |
Clinical Experience |
7 |
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DENTL 191 |
Pit and Fissure Sealants for the RDA |
1.5 |
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ENGL 122* |
Freshman English: Composition and Reading |
3 |
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PSYCH 122* |
Psychology in Modern Life |
3 |
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SPCH 121* |
Persuasion and Critical Thinking |
3 |
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Total minimum required units |
45.3 |
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*Students are expected to take one or two of these courses in the summer prior to entering the program.
Program-level SLOs. Associate in science degree in Dental Assisting [ (Datatel code AS.DENTL.D)]
#1. demonstrate the techniques used to take dental X-rays.
#2. demonstrate the techniques used in infection control.
#3. demonstrate the techniques used in applying pit and fissure sealants.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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Certificate of Achievement - Dental Assisting
Catalog 2012-2013
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Program prerequisite |
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DENTL 120 |
Orientation to the Registered Dental Assisting Program |
0.3 |
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Note: It is strongly recommended to complete one of the required general education or English courses prior to entering the registered dental assisting program in the fall term. Refer to general education courses below. |
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Required Courses |
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DENTL 171 |
Oral Facial Structures and Body Systems |
4 |
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DENTL 172 |
Dental Radiography I |
2.5 |
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DENTL 173 |
Dental Operative procedures I |
3 |
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DENTL 174 |
Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures |
3 |
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DENTL 175 |
Infection Control, Oral Documentation and Theories of Dental Assisting |
3 |
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DENTL 180 |
Office Management |
3 |
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DENTL 181 |
Dental Emergencies, Pharmacology and Oral Pathology |
2 |
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DENTL 182 |
Dental Radiography II |
2.5 |
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DENTL 183 |
Advanced Dental Operative Procedures |
4.5 |
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DENTL 184 |
Clinical Experience |
7 |
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DENTL 191 |
Pit and Fissure Sealants for the RDA |
1.5 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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BUS 101* |
Business English |
3 |
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ENGL 118* |
College Writing Development |
3 |
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ENGL 122* |
Freshman English: Composition and Reading |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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PSYCH 101* |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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PSYCH 122* |
Psychology in Modern Life |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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SPCH 120* |
Public Speaking |
3 |
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SPCH 121* |
Persuasion and Critical Thinking |
3 |
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SPCH 128* |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Total units required |
45.3 |
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*Students are expected to take one or two of these courses in the summer prior to entering the program. Those considering applying to the dental hygiene program are requir3ed to take English 122, Psychology 122 and Speech 121 unless they hold a baccalaureate degree or higher. |
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Recommended course |
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DENTL 110 |
Overview of the Dental Profession |
1.5 |
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(offered mid-spring term) |
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Program-level SLOs. Certificate of achievement in Dental Assisting [ (Datatel code CA.DENTL.D)]
#1. explain in written and verbal formats the terminology used in the dental field.
#2. demonstrate the techniques used in infection control.
#3. demonstrate the techniques used in applying pit and fissure sealants.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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