COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: DNTA - Dental Assisting
DNTA 1166. PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) DENTAL ASSISTANT (0-9-1) 51.0601
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1167. PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) DENTAL ASSISTANT (0-9-1) 51.0601
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Prerequisite: DNTA 1166. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1202. COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIOR IN THE DENTAL OFFICE (2-0-2)51.0601
Provides for better understanding of human interaction in the dental office. Studies motivation and learning experiences as related to the dental health care provider, focused on practical applications of human behavior. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1251. DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT (0-8-2) 51.0601
The study of business office procedures, including telephone management, appointment control, receipt of payment for dental services, completion of third-party reimbursement forms, supply inventory maintenance, data entry for charges and payments, recare management (manage recall systems), federal and state guidelines regarding health care providers and operating basic business equipment. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1305. DENTAL RADIOLOGY I (2-3-3) 51.0601
Introduction to radiation physics, protection, the operation of radiographic equipment, exposure, processing and mounting of dental radiographs. Specific safety and universal precautions for the radiology lab will be practiced. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1311. DENTAL SCIENCE (2-3-3) 51.0601
An introduction to anatomical systems with emphasis placed on head and neck anatomy. Topics include the physiology and morphology of the deciduous and the permanent teeth along with basic dental terminology. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1315. CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING (2-3-3) 51.0601
An introduction to pre-clinical chairside assisting procedures, instrumentation, infection and hazard control protocol, equipment safety and maintenance. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1341. DENTAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES (2-3-3) 51.0601
The study of dental laboratory procedures including skills associated with chairside assisting; pouring, trimming and polishing study casts; preliminary impressions; and fabricating provisional restorations. Prerequisite: DNTA 1401. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1345. PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY (2-4-3) 51.0601
The study and prevention of dental diseases, community dental health research and projects, fluoridation, nutrition and nutritional counseling, visual aids and oral hygiene instruction for dental patients. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1347. ADVANCED DENTAL SCIENCE (2-3-3) 51.0601
A study of anatomical systems with emphasis on pharmacology, oral pathology and developmental abnormalities. Prerequisite: DNTA 1311. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1349. DENTAL RADIOLOGY IN THE CLINIC (2-3-3) 51.0601
The practical application of exposing, processing and mounting of dental radiographs obtained by utilizing various radiographic techniques. This course will encompass critical evaluation of all procedures. Prerequisite: DNTA 1305. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1353. DENTAL ASSISTING APPLICATIONS (2-3-3) 51.0601
This course incorporates comprehensive procedures and applications for the general and specialty areas of dentistry. Prerequisite: DNTA 1315. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 1401. DENTAL MATERIALS (2-6-4) 51.0601
The theory of the structure, properties and procedures related to dental materials. Safety and universal precautions will be employed. Specific safety and universal precautions for the lab will be practiced. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 2166. PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) DENTAL ASSISTANT (0-9-1) 51.0601
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Prerequisite: DNTA 1167. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 2250. ADVANCED DENTAL ASSISTING APPLICATIONS (CAPSTONE) (2-1-2) 51.0601
An advanced study of dental assisting techniques with emphasis on four-handed dentistry utilization of tray setups for specific general practice and specialties procedures. Prerequisite: DNTA 1353. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
DNTA 2252. ADVANCED DENTAL RADIOLOGY (2-1-2) 51.0601
The study and practice of advanced radiographic procedures; with emphasis for specific patient needs; emphasis will be placed on extra oral radiographs, including equipment, exposure, processing, critiquing and record keeping. Prerequisite: DNTA 1349. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.