DAS Dental Assisting (DAS)

This course introduces the student to fundamentals of working in a dental office as a chairside assistant. Concepts and techniques of basic equipment use, four-handed dentistry, oral evacuation, instrument identification and proper use are presented. Oral examination, charting, medical/dental histories, and infection control procedures are emphasized. Dental specialties are introduced. Students complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the dental healthcare provider certification and observe in dental offices or clinic settings.

This course focuses on the principles of radiology, x-ray production, radiation safety, practices and hazards. Radiographic techniques, interpretation mounting and evaluation process are presented. Radiographic processing procedures, chemicals, and equipment are emphasized.

This course builds on knowledge gained in Dental Assisting Techniques I. Principles and skills of chairside assisting are further developed through demonstration and student partner practice. Ethics and jurisprudence, health and safety considerations for basic infection control, dental emergencies, common pharmacology used in dentistry, and oral disease processes are emphasized. Students receive instruction in dental office communication, business techniques, and employment preparation. Students participate in directed clinical practice.

This course focuses on the physical and chemical properties of various materials used in the dental office. Emphasis is placed on manipulation and practical application of dental materials chair side and in the laboratory.

This course will introduce basic concepts in dental terminology and head and neck anatomy necessary for preparation for beginning technical studies of dental auxiliary procedures.

This course will introduce EFDA students to the specific morphology associated with reproducing proper dental form and function during restorative dental procedures, while communicating appropriately with other dental professionals utilizing proper terminology.

This course will cover basic concepts in head, neck and basic dental anatomy, terminology, tooth physiology/morphology to support the restorative dental auxiliary functions. Additional topics include laws and ethics, ergonomics, instrumentation/application techniques, isolation, occlusion, dental materials (including amalgam, resins, bases/liners, and intra-coronal temporary materials/ procedures).

This course serves to teach competency in various aspects of restorative procedures and safe use of applicable dental materials, instruments, and equipment by the expanded function dental auxiliary candidate.

This course is a directive practice course, where under the supervision of a dentist, expanded functions auxiliary students provide restorative patient care as allowed by the EFDA certification. Students participate in off-cite clinical experiences.