DENA1011 — Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic I
DENA 1011 - Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic I DENA 1011 - Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic I Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2 Course Description: This introductory course explores the roles of Certified Dental Assistant and Licensed Dental Assistant. Topics include oral health, dental nutrition, general anatomy/physiology, head & neck anatomy, OSHA guidelines, and tooth morphology. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements and pass a Department of Human Services background study with no restrictions. Acceptance in the Dental Assisting program is required. MnTC Goals None Major Content Techniques for aseptic conditions - including SDS information OSHA guidelines for the dental personnel Standard and Universal precautions and personal protective equipment Basic human anatomy and physiology Blood supply of the head and neck Bones of the cranium and face, and relation to body systems Components and functions of the body system Dental nutrition, diet, and the effects on teeth Dental plaque and its relation to dental disease Diet evaluation and consultation Handling, storage, and disposal of infectious and hazardous waste Oral histology and embryology and morphology Preventative dentistry and personal oral hygiene-self brush and floss Tooth identification and anatomical features of each tooth and model waxing Learning
Prerequisites: ENGL1020, COMM1021, COMM1031, COMM1041, COMM1051