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SyllabusDental AssistantDA101 – Dental Assisting ISummer 2017Day/Time/Location: Monday and Wednesday @ 6:00pm-8:20pm, Rm A21 – Riverside CampusInstructor:Terri DeanEmail:tdean@roguecc.eduContact:541-941-8735 after 5pm Monday- FridayCourse DescriptionDental Assisting I introduces the basic concepts of preventative dentistry and the dental assistants roleincluding but not limited to; dental terminology, infection control , basic microbiology, pharmacology,nutrition, oral and facial anatomy, tooth numbering, names of tooth surfaces, dental charting and oralassessment, the use of dental instruments and the various procedures used by dentists, dental asepsistechniques, patient education, legal and ethical issues, the collection of clinical data, and patientpsychology as it relates to anxiety and pain management.Students are introduced to the members of a dental team, current professional trends and the variousoperations within a dental office, including receptionist duties, bookkeeping, and chairside dentalassisting. Students will have the opportunity to visit and observe a dental office in operation. Thiscourse may also include an online component for study material, quizzes and tests. Students are allowedto utilize RCC computer labs (based on availability) if they do not have access to a personal computer.Course PrerequisitesThis is a limited-entry program which requires completion of 13-18 credits of prerequisite/preparatorycourses AND formal acceptance prior to entry. This class does not qualify as continuing education fordental assistants.Required textsBird, D.L., & Robinson, D.S. (2017). Modern Dental Assisting, 12th ed.Bird, D.L., & Robinson, D.S. (2017). Workbook to Accompany Modern Dental Assisting, 12th ed.Boyd, L.R. (2018). Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide, 6th ed. (or any ed. prior)Additional handouts as determined by instructor.Learning OutcomesCourse Learning Outcomes: In the left-hand column below, you will find the expected learningoutcomes for this course. The outcomes are assessed by the methods described in the middle column.Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs): In the right-hand column you will see “ILO Key Indicators.”Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) are skills that will contribute to your success in life beyondRCC. Rogue’s ILOs are: Application of Knowledge (AK), Approach to Learning (AL), Communication(COM), Critical Thinking (CT), and Personal Growth (PG).Why are they important? Employers call these “soft skills” or “employability skills.” They may help you get and keep ajob.These are skills that will help you complete a certificate or degree.They are skills for success in your life as a family member, worker, citizen, life-long learner, andmore.On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1

Intended Outcomes:1. Study and describe the rolesof dental health careprofessionals (dentist, dentalhygienist, chairside assistant,administrative assistant), andexplain how each dental teammember contributes to apatient’s oral health.Assessment Methods:1. Written and/or oralexaminations.2. Demonstrate proficiency indental charting and using dentalterminology. (Including but notlimited to oral and facialanatomy, tooth numberingsystems, names of toothsurfaces, dental charting andoral assessment).2. Written and/or oralexaminations, writtenassignments, observation ofgroup work, and evaluationby instructor.3. Describe the two mostcommon infection oral diseases(caries and periodontal disease),including the cause andmechanism of action.3. Written and/or oralexaminations.4. Define embryology andhistology. Describe prenataldental development, and discussinfluences on development.4. Written and/or oralexaminations.5. Name and describe the tissues 5. Written and/or oralof the teeth. Describe theexaminations.general and specific features ofeach tooth in the permanent andprimary dentitions.Key ILO IndicatorsCOM 2 - Express ideasclearly in oral, written andvisual work.AK 1 - Demonstrate abilityto transfer learning infamiliar and unfamiliarcontexts in order tocomplete tasks.AL 3 - Internalize andassimilates information intonew situations.AK 1 - Demonstrate abilityto transfer learning infamiliar and unfamiliarcontexts in order tocomplete tasks.AL 3 - Internalize andassimilates information intonew situations.COM 2 - Express ideasclearly in oral, written andvisual workCOM 2 - Express ideasclearly in oral, written andvisual work.AK 2 -Integrate previousand new learning, alongwith practical skills, to solveproblems.COM 2 - Express ideasclearly in oral, written andvisual work.AK 1 - Demonstrate abilityto transfer learning infamiliar and unfamiliarcontexts in order tocomplete tasks.AL 3 - Internalize andassimilates information intonew situations.COM 2 - Express ideasclearly in oral, written andvisual work.AK 2 -Integrate previousand new learning, alongwith practical skills, to solveproblems.2

Intended Outcomes:6. Name and identify thelandmarks of the face. Describethe action of thetemporomandibular joint.Assessment Methods6. Written and/or oralexaminations.7. Describe the principles ofbasic nutrition.7. Written and/or oralexaminations.8. Identify common dental handinstruments, and explain howthey are used in deliveringdental care. Identify thedifferences between high-speedand slow-speed dentalhandpieces, and explain howthey are used in deliveringdental care.8. Written and/or oralexaminations.9. Describe the properties ofcommon dental materials,identifying potential hazards(through MSDS sheets orstandard warning labels) andaddressing public controversies(such as mercury fillings andfluoride).9. Written and/or oralexaminations.10. Describe the differencesbetween dental laws and thedental code of ethics, anddescribe the major componentsof each branch.10. Written and/or oralexaminations, writtenassignment.Key ISLO Indicators:AK 2 -Integrate previousand new learning, alongwith practical skills, to solveproblems.AL 3 - Internalize andassimilates information intonew situations.AK 2 -Integrate previousand new learning, alongwith practical skills, to solveproblems.COM 2 - Express ideasclearly in oral, written andvisual work.AK 2 - Integrate previousand new learning, alongwith practical skills, to solveproblems.AL 5 – Use technologicaltools to research newinformation, solveproblems, and communicateeffectively.AK 2 - Integrate previousand new learning, alongwith practical skills, to solveproblems.AL 5 - Use technologicaltools to research newinformation, solveproblems, and communicateeffectively.AK 5 - Demonstrate theability to adhere to personaland industry safetystandards.AK 2 - Integrate previousand new learning, alongwith practical skills, to solveproblems.AL 5 - Use technologicaltools to research newinformation, solveproblems, and communicateeffectively.3

Intended Outcomes:11. Identify the basic principlesof pharmacology and basicmicrobiology.Assessment Methods:11. Written and/or oralexaminations andevaluation of small groupwork by instructor.12. Describe how to apply theprinciples of dental asepsis inperforming dental assistingduties.12. Written and/or oralexaminations.13. Describe the dangers andbenefits of using x-raytechnology in a dental office.13. Written and/or oralexaminations.14. Discuss the impact ofcultural, ethnic, racialbackgrounds, geographic, andlearning styles on the deliveryof dental care, and utilizeconcepts when providing patientcare.14. Written and/or oralexaminations.15. Adhere to facility and dental 15. Evaluation ofassisting program policies, e.g.performance by instructor.attendance, working as memberof a team, responding tofeedback unemotionally andnon-defensively, acting ethicallyand within scope of practice,utilization of standardprecautions throughout theprogram.Key ISLO IndicatorsCOM 2 - Express ideasclearly in oral, written andvisual work.AK 1 - Demonstrate abilityto transfer learning infamiliar and unfamiliarcontexts in order tocomplete tasks.AL 3 - Internalize andassimilates informationinto new situations.COM 2 - Express ideasclearly in oral, written andvisual work.PG 1 - Act as a responsiblemember of a community.AK 1 - Demonstrate abilityto transfer learning infamiliar and unfamiliarcontexts in order tocomplete tasks.AL 3 - Internalize andassimilates information intonew situations.COM 4 - Work respectfullywith others by consideringopposing view-points anddifferent culturalperspectives in order to findcommonalities forcooperation and to aidproductivity.PG 1 - Act as a responsiblemember of a community.PG 6 - Adhere to a strongwork ethic and is able tonegotiate and abide by theterms of agreement thatdefines one’s employment.4

Grading InformationMidterm (week 4)Daily Quiz (14 quizzes @ 20 pts ea.)ProjectAttendance in Class (30 pts per class)Final (closed book, in class)Vocabulary & Tooth numberingWorkbookTotal points possible120 points (12% of grade)280 points (28% of grade)100 points (10% of grade)480 points (48% of grade)200 points (20 % of grade)80 points (8% of grade)40 points (4% of grade)1300 points1300 - 1170 points A1169 - 1039 points B1038 – 908 points C907 – 777 points D776 - 1000 points FCourse Outline:Note: This is subject to change.Week 1Week 2Mon July 10:VocabularyChapter 1 – History of DentistryChapter 3 – The Dental TeamWed July 12Chapter 25 – ErgonomicsChapter 32 – The Dental OfficeChapter 19 – Disease Transmission and Infection ControlChapter 20 – Principals of DisinfectionMon. July 17Wed. July 19Week 3Mon. July 24Wed. July 26Week 4Mon. July 31Wed. Aug. 2Chapter 21 – Instrument Processing and SterilizationChapter 24 - Dental Unit WaterlinesChapter 11 – DentitionChapter 12 – Tooth MorphologyChapter 13 – Dental CariesChapter 28 – Oral Diagnosis and Treatment PlanningIntro to ChartingChapter 14 – PeriodonticsChapter 15 – Preventative DentistryMidterm Opens on BlackboardChapter 10 – Landmarks of the Face and Oral CavityChapter 16 - NutritionCharting exercise5