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DAT 164 - Clinical Procedure II


Lab: 12 Credits: 4
This course introduces the instruments and chairside procedures of the dental specialties.

Prerequisite(s): Take AHS 113 , DAT 113 , DAT 115 , DAT 118 , DAT 121 , and DAT 154 .
Corequisite(s): Take DAT 122 , DAT 123 , DAT 124  and DAT 127  
Course Topics:
  • Chairside Assisting
  • Dental Laboratory Procedures
  • Sterilization Equipment
  • Polishing Restorations and Supragingival Tooth Structure
  • Coronal Polishing and Fluoride
  • Dental Sealants
  • Dental Assisting National Board Certification Exam

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
  • One-inch three ring notebook
  • Safety glasses
  • Clinical uniform
  • Disposable lab jacket

Grading System:
An overall grade of B or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Develop skills in chairside assisting and maintaining the operatory.
  2. Develop skills in selected dental laboratory procedures.
  3. Demonstrate proper sterilization techniques and maintenance of sterilization equipment.
  4. Develop skills in polishing restorations and supragingival tooth structure.
  5. Describe the purpose for coronal polishing perform and discuss fluoride.
  6. Describe the purpose of dental sealants.
  7. Prepare to take the Dental Assisting National Board Certification Exam.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021