
Dental Assisting
Class Schedule
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Dental Assisting
INTERMEDIATE CLINICAL DENTAL ASSISTING
3 Units
- Description: Periodontal and oral surgery procedures, equipment, and instruments. Registered Dental Assistant orthodontic function. Types of dental emergencies. Preclinical activities for dental and medical emergencies. 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.
21 of 24 open
D A -051B-01
Course Dates: 01/08/2024 - 03/29/2024
Course Number
30685
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
09:00 AM
10:50 AM
F
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
11:30 AM
02:20 PM
F
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Footnote: Textbook is purchased once in Fall quarter and used for the entire duration of the program.
DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY II
2 Units
- Description: Intraoral radiographic technique continued with evaluation of film quality, proficient parallelism with the XCP film holders, proper patient management, and a reduction in technique errors. Introduction to direct digital panoramic radiographs and indirect intraoral images using PSP plates. Further identification of radiolucent and radiopaque landmarks of the head and neck using the panoramic image. 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.On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
9 of 12 open
D A -053B-01
Course Dates: 01/08/2024 - 03/29/2024
Course Number
30686
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
01:50 PM
W
Instructor
YAMAMOTO, JUDYRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:00 PM
04:50 PM
M
Instructor
YAMAMOTO, JUDYRoom
Textbook
Footnote: Textbook is purchased once in Fall quarter and used for the entire duration of the program.
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
12 of 12 open
D A -053B-02
Course Dates: 01/08/2024 - 03/29/2024
Course Number
30687
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
01:50 PM
W
Instructor
YAMAMOTO, JUDYRoom
Textbook
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:00 PM
04:50 PM
W
Instructor
YAMAMOTO, JUDYRoom
Textbook
Footnote: Textbook is purchased once in Fall quarter and used for the entire duration of the program.
DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION
1 Unit
- Description: Principles of patient motivation and education; etiology, process and prevention of dental decay and periodontal disease; design and management of a plaque control program, brushing, flossing, adjunctive aids; dietary counseling for caries risk. 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.On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
21 of 24 open
D A -056.-01
Course Dates: 01/08/2024 - 03/29/2024
Course Number
30001
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
08:00 AM
08:50 AM
W
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Footnote: Textbook is purchased once in Fall quarter and used for the entire duration of the program.
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. (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.VirtualVirtual: entirely synchronous live in-person online during scheduled days and times
21 of 24 open
D A -057.-01V
Course Dates: 01/08/2024 - 03/29/2024
Course Number
31675
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
11:00 AM
12:50 PM
M
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Footnote: Textbook is purchased once in Fall quarter and used for the entire duration of the program. This is a fully online asynchronous class, allowing the student to work according to their schedule to meet the weekly requirements outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site.
DENTAL OFFICE BUSINESS PRACTICES I
2 Units
- Description: Introduction to appointment management, telephone techniques, communication and patient management, dental and office records management; written correspondence, treatment plan and case presentation; accounts receivable. 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. (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.VirtualVirtual: entirely synchronous live in-person online during scheduled days and times
21 of 24 open
D A -060A-01V
Course Dates: 01/08/2024 - 03/29/2024
Course Number
30688
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
09:00 AM
10:50 AM
M
Instructor
HEROLD, RENEERoom
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 II
2 Units
- Description: An overview of the embryologic development of the structures and tissues of the head, neck, teeth and oral cavity, histology of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Developmental and structural defects involving the oral cavity and the teeth. Periodontal diseases, caries process and oral pathology. 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. (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.On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
17 of 20 open
D A -062B-01
Course Dates: 01/08/2024 - 03/29/2024
Course Number
31674
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
10:00 AM
11:50 AM
W
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Footnote: Textbook is purchased once in Fall quarter and used for the entire duration of the program.
DENTAL ASSISTING SUPERVISED CLINIC
5.5 Units
- Description: Continuation of techniques introduced in D A 51A; supervised clinical experience in externship environment, chairside dental assisting in general practice and specialty clinics at the UCSF School of Dentistry. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: D A 51A.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 17 hours lab per week. This is a clinical laboratory course. 204 hours total per quarter. (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.
21 of 24 open
D A -073.-01
Course Dates: 01/08/2024 - 03/29/2024
Course Number
30691
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
08:30 AM
04:50 PM
TTh
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Footnote: Textbook is purchased once in Fall quarter and used for the entire duration of the program.
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.On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
21 of 24 open
D A -100.-01
Course Dates: 01/08/2024 - 03/29/2024
Course Number
31132
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
09:00 AM
09:50 AM
W
Instructor
DANIEL, LYDIARoom
Textbook
Footnote: Textbook is purchased once in Fall quarter and used for the entire duration of the program.