Course Descriptions
Dental Health Safety 10508101 Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards, and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical / dental histories.( Prerequisite: Accepted into the Dental Hygiene or Dental Assistant or Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Program) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall
Dental & General Anatomy 31508304 Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients.( Prerequisite: Accepted into the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Program; Corequisites: 10-508-101, Dental Health Safety; 31-508-307, Dental Asst Professionalism) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall
EFDA Preventive Procedures 31508122 Examine the role of the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary in WI. Learn how to provide preventative procedures performed by the EFDA including coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride, fluoride varnish, or similar dental topical agents.( Prerequisites: 10-508-101 / 31-508-301 Dental Health Safety 10 / 508-304 / 31-508-304 Dental and General Anatomy) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
EFDA Dental Procedures 31508121 Learn how to perform the placement and finishing of restorative materials after the dentist repairs a tooth for restoration. Includes the application of sealants and temporizations.( Prerequisites: 10-508-101 / 31-508-301 Dental Health Safety 10 / 508-304 / 31- 508-304 Dental and General Anatomy) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
EFDA Prosthodontic Procedures 31508123 Learn how to perform dental prosthodontic procedures including adjustment of dentures and other removable oral appliances, impressions, packing cord, and removal of sutures and dressings.( Prerequisites: 10-508-101 / 31-508-301 Dental Health Safety 10 / 508-304 / 31- 508-304 Dental and General Anatomy) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
EFDA Clinical 31508124 Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary students apply skills developed in Preventative Procedures, Restorative Procedures and Prosthodontic Procedures in a clinical setting with patients under the direct supervision of a dentist.( Prerequisites: All EFDA program courses must be completed prior to starting this clinical course.) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Source: https:// nwtc. edu / academics-and-training / expanded-function-dental-auxiliary
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