DNTA 1102. Communication and Behavior in the Dental Office
(3-3-1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Dental Assisting Program.
Provides for better understanding of human interaction in the dental office. Studies motivation and learning experiences as related to the dental health care provider, focused on practical applications of human behavior.
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DNTA 1160. Clinical - Dental Assisting/Assistant
(1-0-4)
Admission to the Dental Assisting Certificate or Associate Degree Program or permission of department chair.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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DNTA 1161. Clinical - Dental Assisting/Assistant
(1-0-4)
Prerequisite(s): DNTA 1160, 1301, 1305, 1311, 1353, and 1415 with a grade of "C" or better or approval of program coordinator.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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DNTA 1213. Emergency Management
(2-2-1)
Prerequisite: DNTA 1311 and DNTA 1415 with a grade of "C" or better, or approval of program coordinator.
Methods and equipment in life-saving and other emergencies for patients and dental office personnel. Addresses maintenance of emergency kit as well as taking and recording vital signs. Includes lifesaving skills for respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.
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DNTA 1241. Dental Laboratory Procedures
(2-1-2)
Prerequisite: DNTA 1301 and DNTA 1311 with a grade of "C" or better, or approval of program coordinator.
The study of dental laboratory procedures including skills associated with chairside assisting; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts; preliminary impressions; and fabricating provisional restorations.
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DNTA 1245. Preventive Dentistry
(2-2-1)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of DNTA 1311 with a grade of "C" or better, or approval of the program coordinator
The study and prevention of dental diseases and community dental health.
***DNTA 1245 is a SERVICE LEARNING COURSE
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DNTA 1249. Dental Radiology in the Clinic
(2-1-2)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of DNTA 1305, DNTA1415 and a "pass" score on the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Radiologic Examination.
The practical application of exposing, processing and mounting of dental radiographs obtained by utilizing various radiographic techniques. This course will encompass critical evaluation of all procedures.
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DNTA 1301. Dental Materials
(3-3-1)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program.
Structure, properties, and procedures related to dental materials. Includes safety and standard precautions practiced in the lab and classroom settings.
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DNTA 1305. Dental Radiology
(3-3-1)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program.
Introduction to radiation physics, protection, the operation of radiographic equipment, exposure, processing and mounting of dental radiographs. Specific safety and standard precautions for the classroom and lab settings will be practiced.
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DNTA 1311. Dental Science
(3-3-0)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program.
An introduction to anatomical systems with emphasis placed on head and neck anatomy. Topics include the physiology and morphology of the deciduous and the permanent teeth along with basic dental terminology.
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DNTA 1351. Dental Office Management
(3-3-1)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of DNTA 1311 with a grade of "C" or better, or approval of program coordinator.
The study of business office procedures, including telephone management, appointment control, receipt of payment for dental services, completion of third-party reimbursement forms, supply inventory maintenance, data entry for charges and payments, recare management (manage recall systems),federal and state guidelines regarding health care providers, and operating basic business equipment.
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DNTA 1353. Dental Assisting Applications
(3-3-1)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of DNTA 1415 or approval of program coordinator.
Comprehensive procedures and applications for the general and specialty areas of dentistry.
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DNTA 1415. Chairside Assisting
(4-3-2)
Prerequisite: Background admission to the Dental Assisting Certificate or Associates Degree Program.
An introduction to pre-clinical chairside assisting procedures, instrumentation, infection and hazard control protocol, equipment safety and maintenance.
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DNTA 2130. Seminar for the Dental Assistant
(1-1-0)
Prerequisite: DNTA 1311, DNTA 2350, DNTA 1415, DNTA 1301, DNTA 1305, DNTA 1345, DNTA 1353, DNTA 1241, DNTA 1249, DNTA 1351, and DNTA 1291, with a grade of "C" or better, or approval of program coordinator.
This seminar will allow problem solving case studies during the clinical phase of practicum.
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DNTA 2260. Clinical - Dental Assisting/Assistant (Capstone Course)
(2-0-11)
Prerequisite: Completion of all core curriculum courses with a grade of "C" or better or approval of program coordinator.
Concurrent enrollment: DNTA 2130.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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DNTA 2350. Advanced Dental Assisting
Applications
(3-3-1)
Prerequisite: DNTA 1353 with a grade of "C" or better, or approval of program coordinator.
An advanced study of dental assisting techniques with emphasis on four-handed
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