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Program Courses
10508101
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UGRD
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CRPrepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards, and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. This course is a WTCS aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assisting programs. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Dental Assistant or Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program.
10508121
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UGRD
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CRLearn how to perform the placement and finishing of restorative materials after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration. Includes the application of sealants and temporizations. NOTE: 10508101 Dental Health Safety and 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy will need to be successfully completed prior to starting this course. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program; COREQUISITES: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy.
10508122
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UGRD
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CRExamine the role of the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary in WI. Learn how to provide preventative procedures performed by the EFDA including coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride, fluoride varnish, or similar dental topical agents. NOTE: 10508101 Dental Health Safety and 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy will need to be successfully completed prior to starting this course. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program; COREQUISITES: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy.
10508123
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UGRD
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CRLearn how to perform dental prosthodontic procedures including adjustment of dentures and other removable oral appliances, impressions, packing cord, and removal of sutures and dressings. NOTE: 10508101 Dental Health Safety and 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy will need to be successfully completed prior to starting this course. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program; COREQUISITES: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy.
10508124
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UGRD
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CRExpanded Functions Dental Auxiliary students apply skills developed in Preventative Procedures, Restorative Procedures and Prosthodontic Procedures in a clinical setting with patients under the direct supervision of a dentist. NOTE: All EFDA program courses must be completed prior to starting this course. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program; COREQUISITES: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy, 10508121 EFDA Dental Procedures, 10508122 EFDA Preventative Procedures, 10508123 EFDA Prosthodontic Procedures.
10508304
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UGRD
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CRPrepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Dental Assistant or Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program AND COREQUISITE 10508101 Dental Health Safety
Total Credits: 11
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