DA 50 Form and function of individual teeth, occlusion, oral pathology, diet and nutrition, relation of oral health to general health, drawing and wax carving of selected teeth, and dental pharmacology. Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, DA 50 Theory and technique of oral radiography, radiation hygiene, anatomical landmarks, and methods and materials for processing radiographs. The laboratory portion will provide the student with knowledge concerning film placement, cone angulation, exposing and developing radiographs, and mounting and evaluating processed films. Advanced experience regarding film placement, cone angulation, exposing and developing radiographs, mounting and evaluating films to further enhance the student's patient management skills. Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, DA 50 Preclinical instruction in operative and specialty dental procedures, care of equipment, instrumentation, sterilization techniques, disease transmission, charting, utilization of dental materials, dental office emergencies, and functions delegated to the California Registered Dental Assistant.
Emphasis is on the coronal polishing procedure as applied to clinical patients.
May be taken two times . Methods and techniques of carving inlay and crown patterns, investing and casting inlay restorations, and making stone dies. Fabrication of space maintainers and orthodontic appliances. Students will assist the dentists in specialized and operative procedures and duties delegated to the licensed Registered Dental Assistant. 97 Dental Assisting Topics Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours required of the student.