DENA 1041 - Chairside Dental Assisting I

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course focuses on how to utilize and maintain a dental clinic. This course follows the American Dental Association Occupational Safety Health Act and the Centers for Disease Control guidelines in preparing, assisting with and dismissing patients. Topics include infection control protocols that follow the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in a Healthcare Setting, charting of the oral cavity, utilization of four-handed dentistry,ergonomics associated with careers in dentistry, and maintaining the operating field. Prerequisite(s): DENA 1000, DENA 1011, and DENA 1012. Recommendation(s): Concurrently enrolled in DENA 1020, DENA 1031, DENA 1042, and DENA 1050

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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