Dental
26 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
DENTAL 405 Basic Dental Sciences
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
Introduction to basic dental sciences and terminology to include the oral cavity, landmarks of the face, tooth morphology, general and oral anatomy, body structures and physiology, fundamentals of preventive dentistry and plaque control, nutrition, history of dentistry, the dental health team, and the state dental practice act.
DENTAL 415 Dental Chairside Skills I
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 40-45 Lecture
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
This lecture course provides instruction in four-handed dentistry techniques and prepares the student to assist a dentist at chairside. Content includes: identification and management of medical emergencies, principles and procedures of four-handed dentistry, oral evacuation, charting, preparation of anesthetic syringe, rotary and hand instruments, tray setups, placement of dental dam, tofflemire matrix, health history and vital signs.
DENTAL 415L Dental Chairside Skills I Lab
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 96-108 Laboratory
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
This lab course provides instruction in four-handed dentistry techniques and prepares the student to assist a dentist at chairside. Content includes: identification and management of medical emergencies, principles and procedures of four-handed dentistry, oral evacuation, charting, preparation of anesthetic syringe, rotary and hand instruments, tray setups, placement of dental dam, tofflemire matrix, health history and vital signs.
DENTAL 425 Dental Materials
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
Basic physical and technical aspects of dental materials utilized in restorative and laboratory dental procedures. It is designed to develop the knowledge of the properties necessary for the application of these materials to include but not limited to: dental lab safety and asepsis, infection control, gypsum, restorative materials, dental cements, impression materials, acrylics and thermoplastics, waxes, fabrication of cast, temporary restoration, study casts, occlusal registrations and face bow.
DENTAL 425L Dental Materials Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 Laboratory
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
Basic physical and technical aspects of dental materials utilized in restorative and laboratory dental procedures. It is designed to develop the skills necessary for the application of these materials to include but not limited to: dental lab safety and asepsis, infection control, gypsum, restorative materials, dental cements, impression materials, acrylics and thermoplastics, waxes, fabrication of cast, temporary restoration, study casts, occlusal registrations and face bow.
DENTAL 435 Infection Control in Dentistry
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
This course is designed to provide theory and laboratory instruction that will prepare the dental assistant in all aspects of preventing disease transmission in the work environment. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the infectious disease process, microbiology, disease transmission, disinfection, sterilization techniques, OSHA standards & requirements, ergonomics, waterline maintenance and waste management.
DENTAL 435L Infection Control in Dentistry Lab
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 24-27 Laboratory
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
This course is designed to provide theory and laboratory instruction that will prepare the dental assistant in all aspects of preventing disease transmission in the work environment. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the infectious disease process, microbiology, disease transmission, disinfection, sterilization techniques, OSHA standards & requirements, ergonomics, waterline maintenance and waste management.
DENTAL 445 Oral Radiology
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L
Theory and basic principles of intraoral and extra oral radiographs; characteristics and methods of controlling radiation, hazards of radiation and biological effects and radiography anatomical landmarks and pathologies. Practical application in oral radiology preclinical, clinical and laboratory setting; radiographic exposures, process and evaluations on DXTRR and patients; infection control, health and safety rules and regulations, and the use of selected radiographic equipment and image software. This course is approved by the Dental Board of California for meeting the Radiation Safety requirements.
DENTAL 445L Oral Radiology Lab
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 72-81 Laboratory
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L
Practical application in oral radiology preclinical, clinical and laboratory setting; radiographic exposures, process and evaluations on DXTRR and patients; infection control, health and safety rules and regulations, and the use of selected radiographic equipment and image software. This course is approved by the Dental Board of California for meeting the Radiation Safety requirements.
DENTAL 455 Dental Office Procedures
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 460; DENTAL 465; DENTAL 465L; DENTAL 475; DENTAL 475L; DENTAL 480; DENTAL 480L; DENTAL 490; DENTAL 490L
Instruction in the application of skills and responsibilities of a business assistant in a dental office practice. Fundamentals in basic computer and dental software, oral and written communication skills, business ethics and jurisprudence, inventory systems and supply ordering, management of patient information, recall system and appointment scheduling, dental insurance billing, employment protocols and preparation and basic bookkeeping skills. Instruction includes integration of materials through lecture and the use of computers.
DENTAL 455L Dental Office Procedures Lab
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 24-27 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 460; DENTAL 465; DENTAL 465L; DENTAL 475; DENTAL 475L; DENTAL 480; DENTAL 480L; DENTAL 490; DENTAL 490L
Instruction in the application of skills and responsibilities of a business assistant in a dental office practice. Fundamentals in basic computer and dental software, oral and written communication skills, business ethics and jurisprudence, inventory systems and supply ordering, management of patient information, recall system and appointment scheduling, dental insurance billing, employment protocols and preparation and basic bookkeeping skills. Instruction includes integration of materials through practical experience and the use of computers.
DENTAL 460 Clinical Experience I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 96-108 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 455; DENTAL 455L; DENTAL 465; DENTAL 465L; DENTAL 475; DENTAL 475L; DENTAL 480; DENTAL 480L; DENTAL 490; DENTAL 490L
Apply dental assisting basic skills and knowledge, communication and technical skills in the dental office or clinical environment. Students will regularly attend clinical seminars to discuss related work experiences.
DENTAL 465 Clinical Experience II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16-18 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 455; DENTAL 455L; DENTAL 460; DENTAL 475; DENTAL 475L; DENTAL 480; DENTAL 480L; DENTAL 490; DENTAL 490L
Application of academic knowledge, communication and technical skills to the dental office workplace environment. Weekly clinical seminar, evaluations and related work experiences include but not limited to using basic and advanced chairside assisting skills and procedures, radiology techniques, and manipulation of dental materials. The students will be assigned to general and specialty dental offices and clinics and meet regularly to discuss experiences, work ethics and other topics related to employment.
DENTAL 465L Clinical Experience II Lab
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 192-216 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 455; DENTAL 455L; DENTAL 460; DENTAL 475; DENTAL 475L; DENTAL 480; DENTAL 480L; DENTAL 490; DENTAL 490L
Application of academic knowledge, communication and technical skills to the dental office workplace environment. Weekly clinical seminar, evaluations and related work experiences include but not limited to using basic and advanced chairside assisting skills and procedures, radiology techniques, and manipulation of dental materials. The students will be assigned to general and specialty dental offices and clinics and meet regularly to discuss experiences, work ethics and other topics related to employment.
DENTAL 475 Dental Specialty Skills
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405
Instruction in the fundamental principles, instrumentation and procedures of various dental specialties. Theory in a variety of the functions delegated to the Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant in the specialty practices of dentistry, including endodontics, periodontics, pediatrics, prosthodontics, orthodontics and oral/maxillofacial surgery.
DENTAL 475L Dental Specialty Skills Lab
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 24-27 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 425
Instruction in the fundamental principles, instrumentation and procedures of various dental specialties. Laboratory instruction in a variety of the functions delegated to the Dental Assistant and Registered Dental in the specialty practices of dentistry, including endodontics, periodontics, pediatrics, prosthodontics, orthodontics and oral/maxillofacial surgery.
DENTAL 480 Dental Chairside Skills II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 455; DENTAL 455L; DENTAL 460; DENTAL 465; DENTAL 465L; DENTAL 475; DENTAL 475L; DENTAL 490; DENTAL 490L
Theory in a variety of the functions delegated to the Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant under the jurisdiction of the California Dental Practice Act as specified by the rules and regulations of the Dental Board of California. Emphasis is placed on competency of performance and self-evaluation. Course also includes content in oral pathology and pharmacology.
DENTAL 480L Dental Chairside Skills II Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 455; DENTAL 455L; DENTAL 460; DENTAL 465; DENTAL 465L; DENTAL 475; DENTAL 475L; DENTAL 490; DENTAL 490L
Laboratory, pre-clinical and where appropriate, clinical practice in a variety of the functions delegated to the Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant under the jurisdiction of the California Dental Practice Act as specified by the rules and regulations of the Dental Board of California. Emphasis is placed on competency of performance and self-evaluation.
DENTAL 490 Advanced Clinical Procedures
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16-18 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 455; DENTAL 455L; DENTAL 460; DENTAL 465; DENTAL 465L; DENTAL 475; DENTAL 475L; DENTAL 480; DENTAL 480L
This course provides instruction in the State-administered certifications for Coronal Polishing and Pit and Fissure Sealants. Students must pass the State examination in order to successfully complete the course.
DENTAL 490L Advanced Clinical Procedures Lab
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 24-27 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 405; DENTAL 415; DENTAL 415L; DENTAL 425; DENTAL 425L; DENTAL 435; DENTAL 435L; DENTAL 445; DENTAL 445L
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 455; DENTAL 455L; DENTAL 460; DENTAL 465; DENTAL 465L; DENTAL 475; DENTAL 475L; DENTAL 480; DENTAL 480L
Pre-clinical and clinical instruction in coronal polishing, mouth mirror inspection, and dental sealants. Emphasis is placed on competency of performance, self-evaluation and correction and concern for patient safety.
DENTAL 601 Dental Skills
- Units
- 0
This course provides structured guidance to students who are currently not enrolled in dental assisting courses. The content will vary according to the skill development, educational, and/or career advancement goals of the student, and on students’ progression in their program of study. The student and instructor will build an individualized plan for students to develop their understanding of dental assisting concepts and dental assisting skills in a laboratory or clinical setting. [48-54 hours]
DENTAL 635 Infection Control in Dentistry
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 12-14 Lecture, 7-8 Laboratory
This 8-hour certification course, approved by the Dental Board, is designed to meet the legal requirements for unlicensed dental assistants to work or volunteer in a dental office. The course is also designed to meet the minimum requirements for the 8-hour infection control course as mandated by the California Board of Dental Examiners and Cal-DOSH, in compliance with B&P Section 1756(b). Offered by Chaffey College through a hybrid learning model, the course combines online didactic instruction with an assessment and on-campus hands-on laboratory activities to earn certification. Students will develop the foundational competencies necessary to implement infection control protocols effectively and safely in a dental practice. Topics covered include the infectious disease process, microbiology, and methods of disease transmission, along with practical applications of disinfection and sterilization techniques. Emphasis is placed on compliance with OSHA standards, workplace ergonomics, dental waterline maintenance, and proper waste management.
DENTAL 690 Orthodontic Assisting Permit
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 28-32 Lecture, 27-30 Laboratory
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 692; Concurrent Enrollment in: DENTAL 691
Designed to provide an advanced education in orthodontic training for the Registered Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant currently working in an Orthodontic practice setting. This course meets the didactic requirements of the Dental Board of California to be eligible for the Orthodontic Assisting Permit exam. [28-31.5 lecture hours; 26.5-29.5 lab hours]
DENTAL 691 Orthodontic Assisting Specialty Clinical Experience
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 36-41 Laboratory
- Corequisite
- Concurrent or Previous Enrollment or completion with a C or better in: DENTAL 692; Concurrent Enrollment in: DENTAL 690
Clinical instruction is designed to provide students with the required clinical hours associated with working in an orthodontic office under the instructors' supervision. Students will be required to attend an orientation and complete assigned hours at an approved clinical site. [36-40.5 hours]
DENTAL 692 Ultrasonic Scaling
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 4-5 Lecture, 4-5 Laboratory
This course introduces the use of ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic band cement removal. Emphasis is placed on the practical application and technical abilities of each task, critical thinking, communication, ethical responsibilities, competency of performance and a demonstrated concern for patient health and safety. [4-4.5 lecture hours; 4-4.5 lab hours]
DENTAL 693 Oral Radiology
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture, 24-27 Laboratory
Theory and basic principles of intraoral and extra oral radiographs; characteristics and methods of controlling radiation, hazards of radiation and biological effects and radiography anatomical landmarks and pathologies. Practical application in oral radiology preclinical, clinical and laboratory setting; radiographic exposures, process and evaluations on DXTRR and patients; infection control, health and safety rules and regulations, and the use of selected radiographic equipment and image software. This course is approved by the Dental Board of California for meeting the Radiation Safety requirements. Students must bring in four patients for this course. [32-36 lecture hours lecture; 24-27 lab hours]