DAST 1408: Clinical Dental Assisting Practice 1
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Distance Dental Assisting
Description
This clinical course provides an opportunity for the learner to integrate theory with clinical practice through online pre-clinical preparation and in the dental clinic/laboratory setting. The course takes place onsite at the Vancouver Community College downtown clinic and focuses on the role of the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) and peer practice (PR).
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DAST 1400, DAST 1402, DAST 1403, DAST1404, DAST 1405, DAST 1406, DAST 1407.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional standards in the clinic setting.
- Perform extra/intra oral inspection and identify landmarks.
- Apply topical anesthetic.
- Apply and remove dental dam.
- Assess, implement and evaluate oral self care/oral hygiene instruction.
- Apply topical fluoride techniques.
- Fabricate bleaching trays and apply whitening systems.
- Assist for restorative procedures.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 50
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Small group clinical demonstrations and instructor guided feedback practice sessions in a simulated (SIM) or peer clinical environment (PR).
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S = satisfactory completion of all course components.
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Clinical Examination
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100
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Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - clinical skills (operator)
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Course topics
- Dental Assessment/inspection
- Vital Signs
- Topical Anesthetic
- Oral Self Care/Oral hygiene Instructions
- Isolation Techniques
- Whitening Systems
- Restorative Procedures
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.