DENA1012 — Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic II
DENA 1012 - Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic II DENA 1012 - Dental Assisting Pre-Clinic II Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0 Course Description: This introductory course explores the roles of Certified Dental Assistant and Licensed Dental Assistant. Topics include dental history, oral embryology/histology, intraoral and extraoral diseases including oral pathology, and pharmacology including drugs and medications used frequently in dentistry. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements and pass Department of Human Services background study with no restrictions. Acceptance in the Dental Assisting program is required. MnTC Goals None Major Content Dental history Dental health teams and comparison of dental team roles Oral pathology and how it relates to the dental profession Oral histology, embryology and morphology Composition, formation, and eruption of the teeth The assistant’s role in the intra and extra oral examination Tooth diseases and dental disturbances Benign oral tumors and prevention Pharmacology, including drugs used in the dental profession, antibiotics and other therapeutic agents Dentistry and dental care in various cultures Learning
Prerequisites: ENGL1020, COMM1021, COMM1031, COMM1041, COMM1051