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Home > Course Catalog > Course Descriptions > (DAST) Dental Assisting
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(DAST 101, 102 and 103 are not part of the accredited dental assisting program and are for employees currently working in a dental office.)
DAST 101 Dental Radiology: Health and Safety (2 credits)
This course is for Dental Assistants that are currently working in a dental office and are planning to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Exam. The course will provide a review of the critical content in the radiation health and safety component of the DANB exam as well as test-taking strategies to enhance performance on the exam. The majority of the DANB test sites now require students to take the computerized format of the exam and taking an online course should make you more confident with the format when you take the DANB exam. Prerequisite: Student must be currently employed in a dental office with a minimum of three months Dental Assisting experience. (S, O)
DAST 102 Infection Control (2)
This is a preparation course for the Infection Control segment of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination. It is designed for Dental Assistants who are currently employed in the dental office with at least three months of chairside experience and who are preparing to take the examination. The course will provide relevant information through reading assignments, summaries, class discussion sessions and examinations. Upon completion of this course, the student will have knowledge in all areas of infection control and be prepared for the DANB examination. (S, O)
DAST 103 General Chairside (2)
This is a preparation course for the General Chairside segment of the Dental Assisting National Board examination. It is designed for Dental Assistants who are currently employed in the dental office one year and who are preparing to take the examination. The course will provide relevant information through reading assignments, summaries, class discussion sessions, and examinations. Upon completion of this course, the student will have knowledge in general chairside and be prepared for the Dental Assisting National Board examination. (O)
DAST 105 Office Practice and Management (1)
A study of the business aspects of dentistry including resumes and interviewing, staff and patient management, office communication skills, inventory and recall systems, dental forms, business records, and legal and ethical aspects of dentistry. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 111. (S)
DAST 111 Introduction to Chairside Assisting (3)
This course is a study of dental team dynamics, infectious disease development and methods of control, didactic and laboratory instruction in basic chairside procedures, patient communication and restorative dentistry. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program. (F)
DAST 120 Dental Assisting Expanded Functions (2)
This course is an introduction to dental assisting expanded functions legal in this region. The course will focus on pre-clinical and clinical skills associated with coronal polishing, fluoride application, pit and fissure sealants, dental dam, excess cement/binding removal, suture removal, periodontal dressing and orthodontic procedures. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 111. (S)
DAST 132 Clinical Training I (3)
A continuation of Introduction to Chairside Assisting (DAST 111). The course will focus on dental specialties, management of patients with special needs, medical emergencies, the history of dentistry, and encompasses educational and licensure requirements for dental professionals, and professionalism in the dental field. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 111. (S)
DAST 132L Clinical Training I: Clinic (2)
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to begin developing clinical skills by assisting in a variety of clinical assignments. The course will focus on assisting in the general and specialty dental offices and actively participating in the NDSCS Allied Dental Education Clinic. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 111. (S)
DAST 133 Clinical Training II (4)
A continuation of Clinical Training I (DAST 132). The primary focus of this course is to provide dental assisting experience in selected dental offices. A capstone mockboard project will be completed in this course. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 132L. (Su)
DAST 144 Biodental Science (2)
This course includes a study of oral embryonic development, oral histology and oral pathology. An introduction to dental pharmacology is included in this course. This course also serves as a basic introduction to nutrition and its role in the maintenance of oral health. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program. (S)
DAST X92 Experimental Course (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.
DAST 299 Special Topics (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs.
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