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DENT 1503: Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Theory 1
Effective date
May 2016
Department
Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
This lecture/seminar course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of oral self-care. Emphasis is placed on the Certified Dental Assistant’s (CDA) role during restorative dental procedures. Pain control methods, isolation techniques and the properties and manipulation of dental materials are explored within the context of a safe and accident prevention model. Additionally, students are prepared for their first practicum rotations in a dental practice setting.
This course is part of the full-time Certified Dental Assisting Program.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain concepts of preventive dentistry and specific methods for oral self-care.
- Describe the use of topical and local anesthetics in dentistry, including related anatomy/physiology of nerves and blood vessels of the head and neck, and principles of topical application.
- Describe the use of dental dam isolation in dentistry, including principles of application.
- Describe properties and manipulation of common dental materials.
- Describe principles of restorative dentistry, including assisting routines.
- Describe matrices and wedges for various types of dental procedures.
- Describe principles of safety and accident/injury prevention.
- Explain the value of self and peer feedback.
- Describe protocols and expectations for the Term 1 practicum.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
This is a lecture/seminar/case study/group work/online activities course designed to provide the student with the theory to support the clinical skills for the planning, implementation and evaluation phases of CDA practice and the term 1 practicum rotation.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+=64%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Written assignment |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Quizzes |
|
Midterm Exam |
35 |
Written exam |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Written exam |
|
Participation |
|
Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%) |
Course topics
- Oral Self-Care
- Anesthetics
- Dental Dam
- Dental Materials
- Restorative Dentistry Assisting
- Matrices and Wedges
- Safety and Accident Prevention
- Self and Peer Evaluation
- Dental Assisting Practicum
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.