DENA1042 — Chairside Dental Assisting II
DENA 1042 - Chairside Dental Assisting II DENA 1042 - Chairside Dental Assisting II Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2 Course Description: This course focuses on taking, recording, and interpreting vital signs, dental and medical histories, and documentation of care in an electronic patient record. Topics include techniques of operative dentistry and effective patient communication. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements and pass a Department of Human Services background study with no restrictions. MnTC Goals None Major Content Taking, reviewing, and recording patient medical and dental histories Communication in the Dental Office Ethical considerations by the dental assistant for patient emotions and fears Blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and body temperature for dental patients Cavity classifications, services rendered Treatment records Cavity varnishes and liners in operative dentistry Operative dentistry, principles, and motion in procedures Esthetic and amalgam procedures, crown preparation tray set-ups, barriers, and aseptic techniques including information on Safety Data Sheets Patient preventive education and oral hygiene instruction Handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste Learning
Prerequisites: DENA1000, DENA1011, DENA1012