Hybrid

A blend of both traditional, in-person classroom instruction as well as web-based instruction.

Supervised Clinical I

Course ID
101746
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $30. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Section
1502
Minimum Units (Decimal)
5.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
5.00
Description

A continuation of DA119 elevating laboratory proficiency to clinical proficiency in accordance with the State Dental Practice Act during one (1) to two (2) rotations in selected private dental practices and public clinics. One hour lecture and 16 to 24 clinical experience hours per week. Students are expected to complete 180-225 clinical hours of the program total of 300 clinical hours, in this course.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
125
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
8:00–8:55 a.m. • T • Dandini Campus • 01/23/24–03/12/24
T W TH • Other Location • 03/26/24–05/09/24
8:00–9:50 a.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 03/29/24–05/10/24
WebCollege • 01/22/24–05/10/24
Department Phone
673-7125
Notes (For Filter)
Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $30. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DA
Class Materials

Practice Management and Procedures

Course ID
101744
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $30. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Section
1501
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

Principles of dental office routine, management of dental office supplies, team responsibilities, receptionist and secretarial duties, dental bookkeeping, appointment control, laboratory prescriptions, letter writing, collections, telephone technique and filing. Employment interview techniques, employee rights and benefits, and an introduction to computer application in a dental office.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
123
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
9:00–9:55 a.m. • T • Dandini Campus • 01/23/24–03/12/24
WebCollege • 01/22/24–05/10/24
Department Phone
673-7125
Notes (For Filter)
Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $30. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DA

Clinical Dental Science

Course ID
101742
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $35. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Section
1501
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

A continuation of DA112 including the study of oral pathology, pharmacology, medical emergencies. Also included is an introduction of body systems: muscular, skeletal, endocrine, exocrine and reproductive systems.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
122
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
1:30–3:20 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 01/25/24–03/14/24
WebCollege • 01/22/24–05/10/24
Department Phone
673-7125
Notes (For Filter)
Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $35. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DA
Class Materials

Dental Radiography II

Course ID
101740
Topic ID
0
Academic Term
Section
1504
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

Bisecting the angle intraoral technique adapted to an adult and pediatric manikin; evaluation of film quality; recognition of anomalies with differential tissue densities; preliminary film interpretation for charting and tray setup; specialized procedures for endodontia, the edentulous and geriatric patient; panoramic radiography lateral jaw and skull surveys; legal considerations; digital x-ray intraoral techniques.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
121
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
See course notes or contact department for details about meeting times/locations.
Department Phone
673-7125
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DA
Class Materials

Dental Radiography II

Course ID
101740
Topic ID
0
Academic Term
Section
1503
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

Bisecting the angle intraoral technique adapted to an adult and pediatric manikin; evaluation of film quality; recognition of anomalies with differential tissue densities; preliminary film interpretation for charting and tray setup; specialized procedures for endodontia, the edentulous and geriatric patient; panoramic radiography lateral jaw and skull surveys; legal considerations; digital x-ray intraoral techniques.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
121
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
See course notes or contact department for details about meeting times/locations.
Department Phone
673-7125
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DA
Class Materials

Dental Radiography II

Course ID
101740
Topic ID
0
Academic Term
Section
1502
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

Bisecting the angle intraoral technique adapted to an adult and pediatric manikin; evaluation of film quality; recognition of anomalies with differential tissue densities; preliminary film interpretation for charting and tray setup; specialized procedures for endodontia, the edentulous and geriatric patient; panoramic radiography lateral jaw and skull surveys; legal considerations; digital x-ray intraoral techniques.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
121
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
See course notes or contact department for details about meeting times/locations.
Department Phone
673-7125
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DA
Class Materials

Dental Radiography II

Course ID
101740
Topic ID
0
Academic Term
Section
1501
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

Bisecting the angle intraoral technique adapted to an adult and pediatric manikin; evaluation of film quality; recognition of anomalies with differential tissue densities; preliminary film interpretation for charting and tray setup; specialized procedures for endodontia, the edentulous and geriatric patient; panoramic radiography lateral jaw and skull surveys; legal considerations; digital x-ray intraoral techniques.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
121
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
See course notes or contact department for details about meeting times/locations.
Department Phone
673-7125
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Dental Assisting Program.
Class Subject Abbr
DA
Class Materials

Entry Level Radiation Health and Safety

Course ID
135389
Topic ID
1
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Online Course Fee: $15. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Section
8501
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description

Introduction to radiation health and safety protocols for those students needing formal training, more experience, new hires, and on the job trained assistants. This course can assist in preparing the student to take the Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety Examination. General dental anatomy and terminology. Placing, exposing, developing and mounting intraoral films, and taking digital X-rays. Infection control techniques will be practiced during film exposure and processing. Hybrid course online and mandatory six mandatory lab meetings.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
102
Day or Night Section
Night
Is Late Start
Late Start Only
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
5:30–8:45 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 03/28/24–05/09/24
WebCollege • 03/11/24–05/10/24
Department Phone
673-7125
Notes (For Filter)
Online Course Fee: $15. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Class Subject Abbr
DA

Infection Control in the Dental Office/Sterilization Technician

Course ID
135388
Topic ID
1
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Online Course Fee: $15. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Section
8500
Minimum Units (Decimal)
4.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
4.00
Description

Introduction to infection prevention in the dental office and management of hazardous materials. Hazardous materials management, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, personal protective equipment (PPE), and disease transmission protocol. Introduction and application of surface disinfection and instrument sterilization techniques. This course can be used for preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board Infection Control Exam. The information in this course can be used by those individuals seeking a position as a dental sterilization technician. *This is an online course with three mandatory class/lab meetings. Discussion participation is required.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
101
Day or Night Section
Night
Is Late Start
Late Start Only
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
5:30–8:45 p.m. • W • Dandini Campus • 03/27/24–05/08/24
WebCollege • 03/11/24–05/10/24
Department Phone
673-7125
Notes (For Filter)
Online Course Fee: $15. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Class Subject Abbr
DA

Sanitation/HACCP

Course ID
101651
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Online Course Fee: $15. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Section
8502
Minimum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
2.00
Description

Course covers all aspects of food service sanitation, but focuses on causes and prevention of food-borne illness and the implementation of HACCP quality assurance systems. Instruction includes lecture, demonstrations and special projects. Each student takes the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam. Passing this confers both NRA (Nevada Restaurant Association) and Washoe County Food Service Manager certification.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
100
Day or Night Section
Night
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
5:30–8:30 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 02/08/24–02/08/24
5:30–8:30 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 03/07/24–03/07/24
5:30–8:30 p.m. • TH • Dandini Campus • 04/18/24–04/18/24
WebCollege • 01/22/24–04/20/24
Department Phone
674-4845
Notes (For Filter)
Online Course Fee: $15. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your TMCC student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.
Class Subject Abbr
CUL
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