DNTA 1130 - Chairside Dental Assisting

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course will provide knowledge in patient management, chairside assisting and the concepts of four-handed dentistry. Students will focus on medical/dental histories, vital signs, medical and dental emergencies, drug classifications, and commonly used drugs in dentitry. They will have the opportunity to demonstrate the appropriate armamentarium for dental procedures, seating positions, instrument transfer and operator setup for full utilization of a chairside assistant. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Dental Assistant program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052. Corequisites: DNTA 1101 and DNTA 1120 or approval from the program director.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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