DA 203 - Chairside Assisting

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the first three terms of the Dental Assistant program.

Course Description: Prepares students for the Oregon Basic, the Oregon Board of Dentistry’s written exam, a step in obtaining the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certificate through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) This class is designed to prepare students in the following sections: collection and recording of clinical data, chairside dental procedures, oral anatomy, chairside dental materials (preparation, manipulation, application), lab materials and procedures, patient education and oral health management, infection control procedures, occupational safety, legal issues, prevention and management of emergencies, and office management procedures.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Review infection control and identify pathogens and microorganisms that are of greatest concern in the dental office. Review regulatory agencies that oversee workplace and safety standards.
CLO#2: Recognize and describe occupational hazards, and explain how they may be avoided, minimized, or eliminated. Describe how to respond to a dental/occupational emergency.
CLO#3: Describe common legal issues in dentistry. Including patient records, oral diagnosis and business operating systems.
CLO#4: Describe the sterilization and disinfection processes.
CLO#5: Describe how to perform chairside assisting and laboratory functions in a clinical setting.
CLO#6: Review the proper use and benefits of personal protective equipment (PPE)and proper hand hygiene.
CLO#7: Discuss the impact of cultural, ethnic, racial backgrounds, geographic, and learning styles on the delivery of dental care, and utilize concepts when providing patient care. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
CLO#8: Adhere to facility and dental assisting program policies.