DNTA 1101 - Introduction to Dental Assisting

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course introduces students to the dental profession and to dental assisting, as well as provides knowledge of legal terms, ethical standards, and legal issues as they relate to dentistry. The course will focus on program requirements, dental terminology, dental history, roles and responsibilities of each member of the dental team, dental office procedures and communications, levels of supervision, dental ethics and legal issues, and the Minnesota Dental Practice Act. 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.

Credits:

3.00

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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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