Dental Science Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

DNTA-1311-001 Dental Science

Prerequisites

Course Description

A fundamental study of anatomical systems with emphasis placed on head and neck anatomy. Topics include embryology of the teeth along with basic dental terminology.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Required Textbook:  E* BOOK Modern Dental Assisting, 11th ED   Authors:  Bird/Robinson   Publisher:  evolve/elseiver

Required Student Workbook to accompany above text

Patient Assessment Tutorials, 3rd ED  Authors:Neild-Gehrig/Wilmann  Pub:  Wolters/Kluwer

​Students may receive E* Book high lites from the instructor. These high lites are NOT to be considered the sole study material for this course. The successful student will use the text, handouts, lecture notes, supplemental texts, clinical practice, lab skills and other pertinent materials to pass this course.

Supplies

No supplies available

Student Performance

Given the course textbook, personal notes, and handouts, the student should:
    1.   Learn technical terminology, facts, theories and principals associated with the various dental specialties.

    2.   Apply knowledge learned in class to a dental office setting.

    3.   Evaluate the learning experience from the perspective of the specific course objectives.

                    LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.   Identify the four common types of tissues in the human body

2.   Name and locate the two major body cavities and their components

3.   Identify the planes used to divide the body into sections

4.   Name and locate each of the 10 body systems

5.   Explain the purpose of each body system

6.   Describe and label the components of each body system

7.   Explain how each system functions

8.   Describe the signs and symptoms of common disorders related to each body system

9.   Describe the three periods of prenatal development

10.   Discuss prenatal influences on dental development

11.   Describe the functions of osteoclasts, osteoblasts,cementoblasts, odontobalsts

12.   Describe the stages in the development of a tooth

13.   Discuss genetic and enviornmental factors that can affect dental development

14.   Name and describe the tissues of the teeth

15.   Name and describe the three types of dentin

16.   Name and describe the components of the peridontium

17.   Describe the functions of periodontal ligaments

18.   Locate and identify the bones of the cranium and face

19.   Locate and identify the muscles of the head and neck

20.   Identify the components of AND describe the action of the TMJ

21.   Identify the location of AND describe the function of the major and minor salivary glands and lymph nodes of the head and neck

22.   Integrate knowledge about head and neck anatomy to clinical practice

23.   Locate the major paranasal sinuses

24.   Name and identify the landmarks of the face

25.   Name and identify the landmarks of the oral cavity

26.   Describe the area of the oral cavity

27.   Describe the characteristics of normal gingival tissue

28.   Name and identify the location of each tooth surface AND describe each tooth function

29.   Explain the difference between primary, mixed and permanent dentition

30.   Explain the terms occlusion, centric occlusion and malocclusion

31.   Explain Angle's classification of malocclusion

32.   Describe the general feature of the primary dentition

33.   Explain why microbiology is important to the dental assistant

34.   Identify the types of bacteria according to their shape

35.   Describe the differences among aerobes, anaerobes, and facultive aerobes

36.   Identify the method of transmission for MRSA and it's characteristics

37.   Compare viruses with bacteria AND name diseases caused by both

38.   Name the blood-borne pathogens of concern in dentistry

39.   Explain how each type of hepatitis is transmitted and how to prevent transmission

40.  Demonstrate the use of saliva ejectors

PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES

1.    Locate and palpate the major head and neck muscles on classmate

2.    Locate and palpate the major salivary glands on classmate

3.    Locate the paranasal sinus areas on the outer face of classmate

4.    Locate the major landmarks of the face AND oral cavity on classmate/patient

5.     Identify teeth, by name, universal number and position on classmate/patient

6.     Use correct terminology to discuss features of the classmate/patient's dentition

7.    Explain handcare AND demonstrate proper hand hygiene for the dental team

8.    Demonstrate the correct use of PPE used in various dental scenerios

9.    Demonstrate the proper precautions the assistant  will use to prevent the transmission of disease

10.    Demonstrate the proper techniques used to obtain a patient's vital signs. Record the findings in the patient chart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Expected Student Behavior

Professional Standards

For maximum learning to occur, the student is expected to demonstrate professional conduct and judgment at all times. A violation of professional or ethical standard may result in a zero for the day as well as the student being sent home with an absence. The following are examples which are considered professional standards. These are representative examples and may not be all inclusive.

1. Student is prompt to class.

2. Student is prepared for class sessions.

3. Student assumes responsibility for his/her own learning.

4. Student is concerned with excellence in learning rather than just meeting the minimal criteria.

5. Student applies lecture material in the clinical setting.

6. Student will seek faculty assistance if needed, and will monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.

7. Student maintains his/her composure, dealing with conflict in a constructive way.

8. Student exhibits an attitude  of respect for classmates, faculty, and staff.

9. Student will not be disruptive or talk to each other during lectures, slide presentations, guest lectures, etc. Should this occur, the student will be asked to leave the classroom immediately.

Failure to adhere to the above standards, will result in remediation and be reflected in the grade for the course in which the inappropriate conduct is displayed. 

Infection Control

“The Dental Assisting Program is committed to utilizing the most current research and technology to maintain an infection control program that is practical while meeting regulatory requirements. The policy for infection control procedures must be followed in strict compliance for the protection of patients, students, faculty, and staff from the transmission of disease or the spread of blood borne pathogens. All dental assisting students, faculty, and staff have the responsibility and ethical duty to comply with the infection control procedures".

 A high standard of conduct is expected of all Amarillo College Students. The student Code of Conduct is defined in the Amarillo College Students Rights and Responsibilities publication. This conduct may be located online at Amarillo Colleges main web page    www.actx.edu   click, catalog, then click "notices to students"

"Amarillo College expects a high standard of conduct from it's students. Students are expected to comply with the law, respect proper constitutional authority, obey College policies, rules and regulations. Unacceptable conduct is defined as an action or behavior that is contrary to the best interest of a fellow student of students, the faculty or staff, the College, or the teaching/learning process. Students failing to  perform according to established standards may be subject to disciplinary action. Policies, standards, rules, and regulations apply to students attending College activities whether the activity takes place on or off campus.

Each student shall be responsible for becoming knowledgeable of the contents and provisions of College policies, rules and regulations concerning student conduct .  In some cases, individual programs may have approved policies for student conduct which also apply to student conduct in those programs."

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Grading Criteria

Exams        30 %
Demonstrative Competencies     30%
Quizzes 15%
Final     25%

This course will have 6 major exams, 4 quizzes and 6 major demonstrative competencies. The final will be comprehensive.

ALL Dental Assisting courses will follow the grade scale of:

A's = 93 -100
B's = 83 - 92
C's = 75 - 82
F's = BELOW 75. A grade of D is not possible in the assisting courses

In order to be fair to students who are present and perform the required tasks and because of time restraints, most missed work, especially lab and clinical work can not be made up. Lab and clinical assignments involve the use of a partner. Without you they can not perform their assignments.

Tutoring and skill building exercises are available for students scoring below a 75 on an exam and or scoring less than an 85 on hands on competencies. 

Missed written exams maybe made up on the designated "make-up" days. These dates will be given at the start of the class. In order to be fair to the students who take the exam at the scheduled time, make-up exams will lose 5% of their original value. Please note that make-up exams are most often one to five essay type questions.

 

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class". Due to the amount of information contained in this course, the student who plans to succeed should attend all course sessions regulary and promptly. The student will need to come to class on time, fully prepared for that session, with the necessary materials."  There may be times when it is impossible to attend class due to illness or an emergency, but this course covers so much information in class that an absence can get the student behind and thus, miss some vital questions on an exam. In order to be fair, there is no distinction between an excused or unexcused absence. You may have up to 3 (three) absences in this class without affecting your grade. The 4th (fourth) absence will reduce the overall grade by 10 points. Missing 5 class periods is equal to missing 1/3rd of the semester and thus, 1/3rd of the vital skills for your chosen profession.
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Additional Information

\  ELECTRONIC AND RECORDING DEVICES

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\ In order to create a proper learning environment, free of unneccessary distractions, all electronic devices are prohibited in this course.

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\ This course will follow all estabilished guidelines for cell phone use in other dental assisting courses. Specifics may be found on other syllibi and in the dental assisting program manual. The use of cell phones is a privaledge and must be treated as such. Abuse may result in the ban of all cell phones in the classroom.  NO use will be allowed during exams, demos , clinical assignments and labs.

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