31-508-309 DENTAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES...prepares Dental Assistant students to produce
alginate impressions and fabricate diagnostic models, oral appliances, temporary restorations, and
custom trays. Students also polish oral appliances. (Prerequisites: 31-508-304, Dental & Gen Anatomy; 10-
508-113, Dental Materials; all other 2nd semester classes; Corequisite: 31-508-308, Dental Chairside-
Advanced; all other 3rd semester classes)
31-508-310 DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY - ADVANCED...builds on principles and skills developed in Dental
Radiography. Dental assisting students expose full mouth series, extra-oral and specialized radiographs
on adult and child patients. Emphasis is placed on protection against x-ray hazards. Students will also
acquire and evaluate radiographic images for diagnostic value. In addition, they will use radiographs to
explain dental health and treatment plans to patients. (Prerequisite: 10-508-103, Dental Radiography
Applications; all other 2nd semester classes; Corequisite: 31-508-311, Dental Assistant Clinical Advanced;
all other 3rd semester classes)
31-508-311 DENTAL ASSISTANT CLINICAL - ADV ...Dental assisting students apply skills developed in
Dental Chairside - Advanced, Dental Lab Procedures, Dental Radiography - Advanced, and Dental
Of ce Procedures in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of core abilities and basic
and advanced occupational skills. (Prerequisite: 31-508-306, Dent Asst Clinical; All other 2nd semester
classes; Corequisites: 31-508-308, Dental Chairside Advanced; 31-508-309, Dental Lab Procedures; 31-508-
310, Dental Radiography Advanced; 10-508-120, Dental Of ce Management)
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