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• 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.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2.5 hours lecture per week, 4 hours lab per week. 78 hours total per quarter.
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• 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

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• Description: This is the final course in a three-part series on dental radiography. Students will take diagnostic intraoral and extraoral dental radiographs on patients of all ages and ethnicities. The course places a strong emphasis on improving time efficiency, patient management, and radiation safety. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• 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

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• 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. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• 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

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• Description: This is the final course in a three-part series on dental science. Topics include microbiologic and nutritional factors related to dental health, pharmacology and its applications in dentistry, and the safe use of nitrous oxide in the dental setting. Students will explore the causes, symptoms, transmission, and control of infectious diseases and develop nutritional counseling techniques based on nutritional physiology. Antibiotics, psychoactive drugs, local anesthetics, and analgesic gases used in dentistry will also be covered. An emphasis will be placed on providing equitable, patient-centered care across the lifespan. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• 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

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• Description: This course provides a focused exploration of the techniques, tools, and approaches to provide inclusive, compassionate care for patients with special needs across the life-span. Designed for dental assisting students to build skills in delivering equitable, patient-centered care and support. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hours lecture per week. 12 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• 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

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• Description: This course builds upon the techniques introduced in D A 51A, 51B, and 73, through a supervised clinical externship, providing students with hands-on experience in a real-world setting. Students will utilize their chairside dental assisting skills in general and specialty private practice externship sites, catering to patients of all ages and diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Throughout this course, students will engage in hands-on, experiential learning under the guidance of experienced dental professionals. Students can apply the principles of compassionate, person-centered care and communication in diverse clinical settings. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 12 hours lecture per quarter, 176 hours lab per quarter. 1 hour lecture per week for 12 weeks; 16 hours clinical laboratory per week for 11 weeks.
• Foothill GE Area:
• 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

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• Description: This course is designed to prepare students for the completion of the requirements for national certification and registered dental assisting (RDA) licensure in California. Chairside dental assisting procedures, including temporary crown fabrication, seating, temporary cementation and removal of excess cement, will be covered to prepare students for written and practical examinations. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• 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

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• Description: This course provides both the theoretical foundation and hands-on practice necessary for the safe and effective placement of pit and fissure sealants by Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) to help prevent tooth decay. Students receive comprehensive instruction in oral anatomy, dental materials, microbiology, pharmacology, and preventive dentistry as they relate to sealant application. Emphasis is placed on legal requirements, material handling, clinical protocols, and evaluation techniques. Didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction are conducted in compliance with Dental Board of California regulations and meet the educational requirements for pit and fissure sealant certification. Intended for students in the Dental Assisting Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
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• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 1 hours lecture per week, 2 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
• Foothill GE Area:
• 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

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