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DENTAL ASSISTING
Practice Management and Procedures DA 123 1.00 - 3.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
Principles of dental office routine, management of dental office supplies, team responsibilities, receptionist and secretarial duties, dental
bookkeeping, appointment control, laboratory prescriptions, letter writing, collections, telephone technique and filing. Employment
interview techniques, employee rights and benefits, and an introduction to computer application in a dental office. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Supervised Clinical I DA 125 4.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
A continuation of DA119 elevating laboratory proficiency to clinical proficiency in accordance with the State Dental Practice Act during
two (2) rotations in selected private dental practices. One hour lecture and sixteen (16) clinical experience hours per week are required.
This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Dental Materials and Lab Techniques II DA 127 2.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
A practical, hands-on study of dental laboratory equipment safety and utilization of materials such as plaster/stone/die, model trimming,
custom tray acrylic, aluminum and acrylic temporaries, simple orthodontic appliances and prosthodontic cleaning and polishing. This
course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
Supervised Clinical II DA 135 5.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
A continuation of DA125 with clinical training in dental specialties, i.e., endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry,
periodontics, prosthodontics and an overview of oral pathology and dental public health. Thirty (30) hours of lecture and 128 hours of
clinical experience are required. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Specialized Dental Assisting DA 137 1.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
An introduction to dental assisting as it relates to the specialties in dentistry, orthodontics, pedodontics, oral surgery, periodontics,
endodontics, and prosthodontics. A survey of the role of the dental assistant in public health dentistry is included. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Special Topics Dental Assisting DA 198 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits
depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Selected Topics in Dental Assisting DA 285 1.00 - 6.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
A course designed to assist the working dental assistant in updating, reviewing and increasing proficiency in a variety of dental assisting
areas. One (1) hour class time per week for each credit is required. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science
within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Internship in Dental Assisting DA 290 1.00 - 8.00
Prerequisite: None
A course designed wherein students will apply knowledge to real on-the-job situations in a program designed by a company official and a
faculty advisor to maximize learning experiences. Available to students who have completed all core and major requirements and have a
2.5 GPA. Contact the appropriate chairperson for the application, screening and required skills evaluation. Up to 8 semester hour credits
may be earned on the basis of 100 hours of internship for 1 credit. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. This course may not transfer to a
baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
DENTAL HYGIENE
Oral Biology DH 102 4.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Hygiene program.
Histology and embryology of oral structure formation. Clinical recognition of normal oral structures, study of physiological and structural
functions of the teeth, head and neck and supporting tissues.
Head and Neck Anatomy DH 103 2.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Hygiene program.
Anatomy of the head and neck with emphasis on structure and physiology of the oral cavity.
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.