KDA 100

Introduction to Dental Assisting (1 CR)

This course is a prerequisite for admission to the dental assisting program. Dental terminology, roles of dental assistant and scope of dentistry. 1 hr. lecture/wk. Course taught at Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816- 759-4000.

KDA 101

Body Structure and Function (2 CR)

Prerequisite: Admission to dental assisting program

Admission to dental assisting program is required. Basic anatomy and physiology for the dental assistant. 2 hrs. lecture/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 102

Head & Neck Anatomy (2 CR)

Prerequisite: Admission to the dental assisting program

Admission to dental assisting program is required. Utilizes a systems approach to the gross anatomy of the head and neck with emphasis on the maxilla and mandible and oral tissues, neuromuscular and circulatory function, supporting structures and the temporomandibular joint also study of oral embryology and histology. 1.5 hr lecture and 1 hr. lab/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 103

Dental Anatomy (2 CR)

Admission to dental assisting program is required. Introduces to students a detailed study of crown and root morphology of both primary and permanent dentition. Eruption Schedule and Numbering System. 4 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 104

Dental Emergencies & Pharmacology (1 CR)

Admission to dental assisting program is required. An overview of emergencies common to the dental office setting. Students will gain knowledge in emergency drugs, allergic reactions and drug related emergencies. Also emphasized are specific medical conditions related to treatment, management of medical emergencies, pharmacology related to dental. 1 hr. lecture/wk. Course taught at Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 105

Dental Materials I (2 CR)

Admission to dental assisting program is required. Basic knowledge and manipulation of waxes, temporary crowns, custom trays, alginate materials, impression materials, bite registration materials, cements, varnishes, bases and liners. 2 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 108

Oral Microbiology & Infection Control (2 CR)

Admission to dental assisting program is required. An overview of microbiological aspects of health and disease with emphasis on sterile process and disinfection techniques. 1 hr lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 110

Chairside Assisting I (5 CR)

Admission to dental assisting program is required. Dental terminology and responsibilities of the dental assistant in the dental operatory to include patient preparation and utilization of rubber dam, matrix, anesthetics, fluoride, wedge, amalgam and composite procedure and coronal polishing techniques. 3 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 115

Dental Radiology I (4 CR)

Prerequisite: KDA 102

Admission to dental assisting program is required. Radiography history, characteristics of radiation production, film composition, x-radiation terminology, effects of radiation exposure, and protection. Exposing, processing, and mounting of radiographs taken on a radiographic manikin. 3 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 125

Clinical Experience I (2 CR)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program and completion of CPR for healthcare workers.

Admission to dental assisting program is required. Clinical experience in operative and preventive dental procedures utilizing four-handed dentistry in the clinic at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. 6 hrs. clinic/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 205

Dental Materials II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: KDA 105

Advanced manipulation of dental cements, amalgam, esthetic restoratives (composites), alginate and gypsum products, sealants and various impressions materials. 6 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 210

Chairside Assisting II (5 CR)

Prerequisite: KDA 110

Specialty area of dentistry to include orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, pediatric dentistry and geriatric dentistry. Includes procedures, instruments and current concepts of assisting in these areas. 1 hr. lecture, 8 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 215

Dental Radiology II (2 CR)

Prerequisite: KDA 115

Radiographic techniques, procedures and infection control emphasized. Practical experience in exposing, processing, and mounting radiographs taken on patients at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and in private practice offices (general and specialty). 4 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 225

Dental Office Management (2 CR)

Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Assisting Program

Admission to the dental assisting program is required. Principles of business management in the dental office. Control of the appointment book, filing, financial management, insurance forms, supply inventory and recall systems by conventional and computerized methods. Dental computer applications and use. Hands-on experience in private practice offices and/or clinic KDA 250. 1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/ wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 230

Oral Pathology (1 CR)

Prerequisites: KDA 108 and KDA 110

An overview of diseases of the human body, including basic cell tissues, with specific emphasis on diseases of the face and mouth. 2 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes.

KDA 250

Clinical Experience II (4 CR)

Prerequisite: KDA 125

Advanced clinical experience in the front office, at chairside, in radiographic and laboratory assisting techniques in general and in specialty dental offices and clinics. 16 hrs. clinic/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 260

Dental Assisting Seminar (2 CR)

Prerequisite: KDA 125

Preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board Examination (DANB) and for successful employment. Clarification of prior material by discussion and dialogue between students and instructors. Preparation of personal resume and job applications. Demonstrate interview techniques. 2 hr. lecture/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 270

Expanded Functions in Restorative Dentistry (1 CR)

Prequisite: Student must meet one of the following: 1) Certified dental or orthodontic assistant through the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. 2) Graduate of an ADA-accredited dental assisting or dental hygiene program 3) Completion of KDA 106 Basic Dental Techniques and successful completion of Basic Skills Mastery Exam given by the Missouri Dental Assistants Association

Dental restorative materials with emphasis on placing and carving amalgam and composite restorations and palliative care of dental emergencies. 2 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 271

Expanded Functions in Orthodontics

Prerequisite: Student must meet one of the following: 1) Certified dental or orthodontic assistant through the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. 2) Graduate of an ADA-accredited dental assisting or dental hygiene program 3) Completion of KDA 106 Basic Dental Techniques and successful completion of Basic Skills Mastery Exam given by the Missouri Dental Assistants Association

Orthodontic procedures with emphasis on impressions, bending archwires, placement and removal of orthodontic bands and brackets, and palliative care of orthodontic emergencies. .5 credit hour, 1 hr. lab/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 272

Expanded Functions in Periodontics

Prerequisite: Student must meet one of the following: 1) Certified dental or orthodontic assistant through the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. 2) Graduate of an ADA-accredited dental assisting or dental hygiene program 3) Completion of KDA 106 Basic Dental Techniques and successful completion of Basic Skills Mastery Exam given by the Missorui Dental Assistants Association

Periodontal procedures with emphasis on air-brasive coronal polishing and placement of periodontal dressings. Credit hours .5. 1hr. lab/wk. Course taught at MCC-Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.

KDA 273

Expanded Functions in Prosthetic Dentistry (1 CR)

Prequisite: Student must meet one of the following: 1) Certified dental or orthodontic assistant through the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. 2) Graduate of an ADA-accredited dental assisting or dental hygiene program 3) Completion of KDA 106 Basic Dental Techniques and successful completion of Basic Skills Mastery Exam given by the Missouri Dental Assistants Association

Prosthodontic procedures with emphasis on prosthodontic impression techniques, cementation of dental appliances, extra-oral adjustment of fixed and removable prostheses, placement of soft-tissue liners. 2 hrs. lab/wk. Course taught at Penn Valley Community College, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. Students should contact the Penn Valley coordinator of dental assisting about the class meeting times and beginning and ending dates of classes. Call 816-759-4000.