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3.00 Credits
This course will prepare the student to perform the expanded functions that have been delegated to the registered dental assistant in the State of Minnesota. The course combines lecture and laboratory practice of expanded duties. The development of skills is achieved on typodonts, teaching manikins as well as working on fellow classmates. Prerequisite(s): DENT1400, DENT1409, DENT1412 (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to allow the first year dental assisting student to transition into the second year by spending time in various specialty and general dentistry practices for observation during the summer between years. Students would spend approximately four (4) hours in each type of specialty office, as well as in both a smaller and a larger dentistry office and a full service dental laboratory. (1 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 1 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of pathological conditions of the oral cavity. Students will recognize the appearance and maintenance of healthy oral tissue as well as anomalies of the teeth and surrounding tissues. Students will apply their knowledge while presenting group oral hygiene instructions and develop citizenship skills through service learning projects. Prerequisite(s): DENT1424 (1 C: 1 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover principles and applications related to the management of the dental business office. Topics discussed include appointment control, telephone techniques, financial records maintenance, third-party reimbursement forms, HIPAA regulations, supply inventory and business operating systems. Emphasis will be placed on job seeking skills and developing a professional portfolio. Prerequisite(s): GBEH1300 or Equivalent, DENT2424 (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course the student will be introduced to the different specialties in dentistry, specifically: endodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, periodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Through lecture and instrument identification, the student will become familiar with the procedures and instruments used in each specialty. Current concepts of chairside assisting in general dentistry as well as dental specialties are presented with emphasis on the utilization of the dental assistant. Prerequisite(s): DENT1424 (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to those materials and techniques utilized for various restorative and clinical applications. It includes both didactic information and laboratory practice with such products as cements, amalgams, bonding agents, esthetic restorative materials, synthetic resins, and provisional restorations. Safety is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): DENT1434 (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course combines lecture and laboratory practice to expand on the dental assisting student's knowledge and skills working with dental radiology. Principles of radiation physics, production and control are discussed. Concepts including radiographic imaging, x-ray characteristics and biological effects are included. Processing skills, radiographic techniques and various darkroom exercises are enhanced. Operator and patient safety procedures are incorporated and the clinical practice is expanded to include patients. Digital radiography is introduced. Prerequisite(s): DENT1440 (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Expanded Functions I and will provide the student with the background knowledge and prepare the student to perform the expanded functions that are legally performed by a registered dental assistant (RDA) according to the Minnesota Dental Practice Act. This course combines lecture, laboratory and clinical practice which expand on the dental assisting students' current knowledge and skills to perform the advanced functions on typodonts, manikins and patients in the dental clinic. Prerequisite(s): DENT1444 (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
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3.00 Credits
This experience will consist of two rotations in different extramural assignments. The first assignment of approximately 6 weeks (160 hour MINIMUM) will be in a general practice or a specialty dental office. The second assignment of approximately 6 weeks (160 hours MINIMUM) will be in a different general practice or a specialty dental office. Students will be expected to work the same hours that the office works. The intent of each extramural assignment is to allow the student to further develop speed and accuracy of the skills learned throughout the program. Integration of knowledge and skills to a job entry level by hands-on experience and evaluation of competence is expected. The student is given the opportunity to work with one or more dentists and staff in a real-life situation for each rotation. Prerequisite(s): DENT2454, DENT2424, DENT2446, DENT2440, DENT2406 (6 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 6 other)
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3.00 Credits
Internship seminar is a pass/fail course that combines the didactic training with the internship experience in preparation for the (DANB) National General Chairside and the Minnesota State Registration examinations. In coincides with Internship II and provides the opportunity for students to share clinical experiences with their classmates and complete and turn in written reports relating to functions performed in the clinical facility. The course will also provide the necessary information to apply for registration with the State Board of Dentistry and to establish and maintain a professional portfolio. Prerequisite(s): DENT2424, DENT2446, DENT2454, DENT2440, DENT2406 (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
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