
Dental Assisting
Class Schedule
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Dental Assisting
ORIENTATION TO DENTAL ASSISTING
1 Unit
- Description: Introduction to Foothill College Dental Assisting Program for the incoming student. Preview of dental practice, including specialties, history, professional and legal responsibilities and the role of the dental auxiliary; HIPAA, patient privacy, Academic Honor Code, student rights and responsibilities, strategies for student success, stress and time management, record keeping, patient communication and office personnel relations. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 1 hour lecture per week. 12 hours total per quarter. (12 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Closed
D A -050.-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20577
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
HO, HIENRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
INTRODUCTION TO CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTING
10.5 Units
- Description: Introduction to chairside assisting; use and care of dental equipment, patient management, instrument identification; overview of common dental procedures, such as composite, amalgam, partials, dentures, root canals, crown and bridge appointments; manipulation of dental materials commonly prepared or used by the dental assistant, including temporary dressings, impression materials, cement bases and liners, topical agents, composites, resins and amalgams. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6.5 hours lecture per week, 13 hours lab per week. 234 hours total per quarter. (234 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
D A -051A-01
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20712
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
09:00 AM
11:50 AM
M
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
09:00 AM
12:20 PM
W
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:00 PM
04:50 PM
M
Instructor
HO, HIENRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
11:00 AM
04:50 PM
F
Instructor
HEROLD, RENEERoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:30 PM
06:20 PM
Th
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
D A -051A-02
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20713
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
09:00 AM
11:50 AM
M
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
09:00 AM
12:20 PM
W
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:30 PM
06:20 PM
Th
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:00 PM
04:50 PM
W
Instructor
HO, HIENRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
11:00 AM
04:50 PM
F
Instructor
HO, HIENRoom
Textbook
INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY I
3 Units
- Description: Introduction to dental radiology. Emphasis on production, characteristics, biologic effects, radiation safety and protection. Introduction to intraoral long-cone radiographic techniques, image capture and scanning. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
D A -053A-01
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20714
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
08:00 AM
09:50 AM
T
Instructor
YAMAMOTO, JUDYRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
01:00 PM
03:50 PM
M
Instructor
YAMAMOTO, JUDYRoom
Textbook
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
D A -053A-02
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20716
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
08:00 AM
09:50 AM
T
Instructor
YAMAMOTO, JUDYRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
01:00 PM
03:50 PM
W
Instructor
YAMAMOTO, JUDYRoom
Textbook
SPECIALTY PRACTICE PROCEDURES
1 Unit
- Description: Familiarization with the scope of practice in both general and specialty dental office settings. The emphasis of this survey class will be on the role of the auxiliary personnel in each of the different types of dental practices. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 1 hour lecture per week. 12 hours total per quarter. (12 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Closed
D A -058.-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20036
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
BARAO, DAYNARoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
DENTAL SCIENCES I
2 Units
- Description: Discussion of anatomy and morphology of the teeth, the eruption sequence and process; normal occlusion, development and class of malocclusions; anatomy of the skull, arteries and veins, musculature and nervous structures of the head and neck. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter. (36 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
D A -062A-01
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
21560
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
09:00 AM
10:50 AM
Th
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
11:00 AM
11:50 AM
Th
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
INFECTION CONTROL & HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
1.5 Units
- Description: Introduction to infectious diseases important to dentistry. Lecture, lab and clinical instruction on disinfection, instrument decontamination, sterilization procedures and tray set-up preparation. Regulatory compliance agencies such as OSHA, CDC and ADA recommendations. Hazardous materials management and waste management. Protocols and emergency procedures for hazardous and biohazardous waste or materials. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 1.5 hours lecture per week, 1 hour lab per week. 30 hours total per quarter. (30 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
D A -071.-01
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20718
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
02:20 PM
Th
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
09:00 AM
09:50 AM
F
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
RDA REVIEW
2 Units
- Description: Fabrication, seating, temporary cementation and removal of excess cement for temporary crowns. Information necessary for completion of requirements for national certification and Registered Dental Assisting (RDA) licensure in the State of California. Review of chairside dental assisting procedures to prepare for written and practical examinations. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 1 hour lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.HybridHybrid: A combination of on-campus scheduled days and times (with a room number that will be held on campus) and asynchronous with online work
Closed
D A -085.-1AY
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
21096
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
ROBERTSON, ELIZABETHRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
09:00 AM
11:50 AM
S
Instructor
ROBERTSON, ELIZABETHRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
LAW & ETHICS FOR THE DENTAL ASSISTANT
1 Unit
- Description: Professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities of the dental team with an emphasis on dental assisting. The role of the dental assistant with regards to patient communication and office personnel relations.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 1 hour lecture per week. 12 hours total per quarter. (12 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: None
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Closed
D A -100.-1AW
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
21097
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html