College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes
DENTAL ASSISTING: REGISTERED
DENT 178 3.0 units
Dental Specialties II
Prerequisite: ENGL 92/92SL; ENGL 98 ADVSD
The study of oral pathology, preventive nutrition, medical emergencies,
pharmacology and the special needs patient as they relate to dentistry.
Applied psychology and verbal communication as related to dental patient
management will be discussed. Transfer Credit: CSU
1867 Rooney K
F W 8:10-11am, KTD/HC156
DENT 183 1.0 unit
Advanced Dental Procedures
Prerequisite: DENT 180;TAKE W/183L
This course provides basic knowledge for expanded functions for the
Registered Dental Assistant for Coronal Polishing, topical Fluorides,
Bleaching and Ultrasonic Scaler cement removal. Transfer Credit: CSU
1868 Wilgis M
H W 11:40-12:30pm, KTD/HC156
Students must take one DENT 183L (lab) with this course.
DENT 183L 0.5 unit
Advanced Dental Procedures Lab
Prerequisite: TAKE WITH DENT 183
Instruction will cover Coronal Polish Certificate, application of topical
fluorides, construction of custom bleaching trays and mouth guards and the
use of ultrasonic scalers to remove excess cement. ($50 material fee)
Transfer Credit: CSU
1869 1/23-5/07 Wilgis M
W 12:40-3:30pm, KTD/HC156
Class meets: 1/23; 2/6, 2/20; 3/5, 3/19; 4/2, 4/23; 5/7.
1870 1/30-5/14 Wilgis M
W 12:40-3:30pm, KTD/HC156
Class meets: 1/30; 2/13, 2/27; 3/12, 3/26; 4/16, 4/30; 5/14.
DENT 184 4.0 units
Chairside Procedures II
Prerequisite: DENT 176,180; W/184L
The student will have instruction for the dental specialties such as
surgical endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, removable
prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry and assisting with nitrous oxide
sedation. The student will also learn to fabricate temporary restorations
and temporary crown and bridges. Transfer Credit: CSU
1871 Hom G
B M 11:10-1pm, KTD/HC156
and F 8:10-10am, KTD/HC156
Students must take one DENT 184L (lab) with this course.
DENT 184L 1.0 unit
Chairside II Lab
Prerequisite: TAKE WITH DENT 184
The student will be taught fabrication of temporary crowns, procedures for
orthodontic, and pediatric dentistry offices. ($50 material fee)
Transfer Credit: CSU
1872 Hom G
A M 8:10-11am, KTD/HC156
1873 Hom G
L M 1:10-4pm, KTD/HC156
DENT 186 1.0 unit
Clinical Dental Radiology
Prerequisite: DENT 176,182; W/186L
This course provides instruction in the methodology of exposing dental
radiographs on patients and how to evaluate films for normal anatomical
landmarks and dental anomalies. Transfer Credit: CSU
1874 1/22-2/14 Cancilla B
TTh 11:10-1pm, KTD/HC156
Students must take one DENT 186L (lab) with this course.
Class meets 1/22, 24, 29, 31; 2/5, 7, 12, 14.
DENT 186L 0.5 unit
Clinical Dental Radiology Lab
Prerequisite: TAKE WITH DENT 186
This course provides the student the opportunity to expose intra oral and
extra oral dental radiographs on patients. ($60 material fee)
Transfer Credit: CSU
1875 1/22-2/14 Cancilla B
TTh 8:10-11am, KTD/HC156
Class meets 1/22, 24, 29, 31; 2/5, 7, 12, 14.
1876 1/28-2/25 Cancilla B
M 8:10-2pm, KTD/HC156
Class meets: 1/28; 2/4, 11, 25.
1877 1/22-2/14 Cancilla B
TTh 1:10-4pm, KTD/HC156
Class meets 1/22, 24, 29, 31; 2/5, 7, 12, 14.
DENT 187 1.0 unit
Clinical Technique Practicum
Prerequisite: DENT 176
A clinical practicum to provide individual self-study practice for
specific areas relating to radiology, chairside assisting and/or extended
functions under the supervision of an instructor. Transfer Credit: CSU
1878 Hom G
3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/HC156
DENT 188 6.0 units
Clinical Application: Chairside Functions and Operative Procedures
Prerequisite: DENT 176
Clinical practice utilizing four-handed dentistry and RDA functions at
University of California Dental School in San Francisco and private dental
offices or clinics. Weekly seminars are held to discuss student progress,
provide instruction and provide suggestions for student improvement.
Transfer Credit: CSU
1879 1/02-5/15 Hom G, Rooney K, Cancilla B, Watt S
MTWThF, 8:30-5:30pm, 1/2-1/11, UCSF Dental School
TTH 8:30-5:30pm, 2/19-5/15, Dental Offices
Note: Instructors changed from Hom G, Rooney K, Cancilla B
to Hom G, Rooney K, Cancilla B, Watt S
DENT 190 1.0 unit
Dental Practice Management and Economics
Prerequisite: DENT 176; TAKE W/190L
This course will provide a practice to develop an entry-level skill and
background in all phases of dental reception and office management
functions. The course will also cover legal parameters of the State Dental
Practice Act with regards to dental auxiliaries and HIPAA Patient Privacy
Regulations. Transfer Credit: CSU
1880 Wilgis M
N F 11:10-12noon, KTD/HC156
DENT 190L 1.0 unit
Dental Practice Management and Economics Lab
Prerequisite: TAKE WITH DENT 190
This lab course will provide a practice to develop an entry-level skill
and background in all phases of dental reception and office management
functions. The course will also cover legal parameters of the State Dental
Practice Act with regards to dental auxiliaries and HIPAA Patient Privacy
Regulations. ($10 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU
1881 Wilgis M
C F 12:40-3:30pm, KTD/HC156
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