
Dental Assisting
Class Schedule
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Dental Assisting
ADVANCED DENTAL ASSISTING SKILLS
3.5 Units
- Description: Continuation of techniques introduced in D A 51A and 51B to include pulp vitality testing, fluoride administration, intraoral/extraoral exam, polishing removable partial and full dentures, dental implants, and pedodontic procedures. Theory and practice of coronal polishing. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2.5 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. (78 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
D A -051C-02Y
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
40705
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
HO, HIENRoom
Textbook
Available soon
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
01:00 PM
04:50 PM
F
Instructor
HO, HIENRoom
Textbook
PLEASE READ 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
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
D A -051C-1AY
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
40730
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
HO, HIENRoom
Textbook
Available soon
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
08:00 AM
11:50 AM
S
Instructor
LISALDE, RUBIRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
08:00 AM
11:50 AM
S
Instructor
ROBERTSON, ELIZABETHRoom
Textbook
PLEASE READ 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
DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY III
1 Unit
- Description: Last in the three quarter series of dental radiography. Intraoral technique and film evaluation skills practiced on mannequins and performed on patients. Greater emphasis on time efficiency and patient management. Digital radiography is encouraged to be used for patient care. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. (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.
D A -053C-01
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
40706
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:00 PM
04:50 PM
M
Instructor
YAMAMOTO, JUDYRoom
Textbook
Available soon
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
D A -053C-02
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
40722
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:00 PM
04:50 PM
W
Instructor
YAMAMOTO, JUDYRoom
Textbook
Available soon
OFFICE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
2 Units
- Description: Overview of psychological or common medical problems which could lead to an emergency situation in a dental office. Emphasis placed on prevention, management, and legal issues of an emergency response. 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. (24 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
D A -057.-1AW
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
41451
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
MIYASAKI, CARARoom
Textbook
Available soon
PLEASE READ 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 OFFICE BUSINESS PRACTICES II
3 Units
- Description: Introduction to purchasing, inventory and cost control; banking, payroll and tax procedures; resume writing and interviewing techniques. Includes billing procedures, collection of accounts, treatment plans and case presentations, dental insurance procedures. Instruction in both manual and computer applications. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. (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.VirtualVirtual: entirely synchronous live in-person online during scheduled days and times
D A -060B-01V
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
40723
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
09:00 AM
11:50 AM
M
Instructor
HEROLD, RENEERoom
Textbook
Available soon
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
12:00 PM
12:50 PM
M
Instructor
HEROLD, RENEERoom
Textbook
PLEASE READ FOOTNOTE: This synchronous virtual online class has regularly scheduled class meetings live with the instructor (e.g., Zoom) on specific days and times, as noted in the class schedule.
DENTAL SCIENCES III
2 Units
- Description: Microbiologic and nutritional conditions related to dentistry; etiology, symptoms, transmission and control of infective and contagious diseases, nutritional physiology, and counseling, effect of nutrition on general dental health. Pharmacology of local anesthetic solutions, analgesic gases, and psychosedatives, and antibiotic agents. Use of nitrous oxide equipment. 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. (24 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
D A -062C-01W
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
40724
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Available soon
PLEASE READ 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
SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS
1 Unit
- Description: Discussion and development of techniques and/or equipment needed to meet the needs of special patient populations. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 1 hours lecture per week. (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
D A -063.-01W
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
40597
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Available soon
PLEASE READ 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 ASSISTING CLINICAL PRACTICE
5.5 Units
- Description: Continuation of techniques introduced in D A 51A, 51B and 73; supervised clinical experience in externship environment; advanced and specialty chair side procedures. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 17 hours lab per week. (204 hours total per quarter.) This is a clinical laboratory course.
- 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.Off CampusOff Campus: Class held at one of our many off campus locations. See Room below for link.
D A -074.-01
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
40725
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
08:30 AM
04:20 PM
TTh
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Available soon
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
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 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (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
D A -085.-01Y
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
40726
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
MIYASAKI, CARARoom
Textbook
Available soon
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:00 PM
04:50 PM
M
Instructor
MIYASAKI, CARARoom
Textbook
PLEASE READ 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
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
D A -085.-02Y
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
40727
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
MIYASAKI, CARARoom
Textbook
Available soon
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:00 PM
04:50 PM
W
Instructor
MIYASAKI, CARARoom
Textbook
PLEASE READ 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
GUIDE FOR SUCCESS: D A PREREQ
1 Unit
- Description: This course is for students considering a career in the dental field. Introduction to communication, anatomy, terminology, equipment, and infection control procedures relevant to dentistry. Also includes time management, study skills and test taking strategies. Provides information concerning PPE related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases as required safety measures when working in a dental environment.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 lab hours weekly. (36 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
D A -200L-01W
Course Dates: 04/10/2023 - 06/30/2023
Course Number
41059
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
ROBERTSON, ELIZABETHRoom
Textbook
Available soon
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
ROBERTSON, ELIZABETHRoom
Textbook
PLEASE READ 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