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DAST-A 162 Written and Oral Communication (1-2 cr.) Instruction and practice in gathering and organizing material for written and oral presentations to include individual and group projects in communication specifically in dental contexts.

DAST-A 211 Oral, Pathology, Physiology, Anatomy (1-2 cr.) A211 is an overview of the structures, functions, and selected diseases of the human body, including basic cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

DAST-A 212 Dental Therapeutics and Medical Emergencies (2-3 cr.) This course will present the pharmacology of medications that are commonly used by the physician and dentist and the diseases and indications for which these drugs are prescribed. Also, the class will review the systemic diseases and adverse reactions to dental treatment that can result in a medical emergency in the dental office and the armamentarium, medications, and procedures for treating these emergencies.

DAST-A 221 Microbiology and Asepsis Technique (1-3 cr.) A study of microbial types, oral microbiology, bloodborne diseases and infection control including procedures on instrument cleaning and sterilization, surface disinfection, use of protective barriers, waste management and hazardous materials management.

DAST-A 231 Dental Materials I (2-4 cr.) Lecture and laboratory course designed to require the student to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills while incorporating mechanical, physical and chemical properties of dental materials in the clinical and laboratory setting. The role of the assistant in selection, manipulation and biological considerations of dental materials is stressed.

DAST-A 232 Dental Materials Lecture II (1-3 cr.) Lecture and laboratory courses designed to require student to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills while incorporating mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of dental materials in the clinical and laboratory setting. The role of the assistant in selection, manipulation, and biological considerations of dental materials is stressed.

DAST-A 241 Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition (2-3 cr.) Etiology and prevention of oral diseases. The role of the dental assistant in the different procedures comprising an office preventive program. The effects of major nutrients on physiologic body processes; applied nutrition in dental caries and periodontal disease. Clinical and laboratory experiences.

DAST-A 242 Introduction to Advanced Dental Practice (1-3 cr.) The course will provide the student with an overview of the various dental specialties and the special instruments utilized by them. The role of the specialty dental assistant will be addressed along with performance evaluations of skills that are allowed for dental assistants in the Indiana State Dental Practice Act.

DAST-A 271 Clinical Science I (4-6 cr.) A core course in dental nomenclature; historical developments in dentistry; role of assistant as member of the dental health team; dental specialties; charting the mouth; identification and utilization of instruments and equipment; principles of dental procedures and instrument transfer, isolation techniques, and asepsis procedures.

DAST-A 272 Clinical Science II (3-6 cr.) Clinical chairside experience, including an extramural assignment; allows for refining of student skills. A seminar provides students opportunities to share experiences.

DAST-A 273 Advanced Clinical Practice (4 cr.) This course provides continued performance on clinical practice experiences with patients in extramural dental offices. The students will utilize critical thinking skills and evidence-based decision making as they perform clinical treatment with their patients.

DAST-A 282 Practice Management, Ethics and Jurisprudence (2-3 cr.) A course designed to emphasize the role of the dental assistant in the management of a dental office through reception procedures, appointment control, record keeping, purchasing, third party reimbursement, financial systems, telephone techniques, and inventory control. Also the legal and ethical aspects of dentistry are discussed as well as interviewing techniques and resumes.

DAST-A 303 Radiology Clinic I (2-3 cr.) The principles of radiation production, theories and techniques of radiographic imaging, film processing and mounting, radiation safety and radiographic interpretation are studied in this didactic and preclinical course.

DAST-A 305 Radiology Clinic II (1-3 cr.) Clinical application of intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs. A continuation of the students' experience in intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques on patients.