DNTA

Classes

DNTA1201 : Externship I

In the final phase of training, students are placed in a dental clinic setting. This cooperative effort between the school and the dentist’s office gives students the opportunity to gain confidence and competence in the field while honing the skills learned in the classroom. While on externship, students are evaluated by the clinical site staff.

Credit Hours

2.5

Prerequisites

DNTA1331, DNTA1333, DNTA1335, DNTA1337, DNTA1339, DNTA1341, CPSO1011, CPSO1012, CPSO1013, CPSO1014, CPSO1015, CPSO1016

DNTA1202 : Externship II

Students will continue to practice their skills in a dental clinic setting. Students will continue to build confidence and competence in the field while honing the skills learned in the classroom. While on externship, students are evaluated by the clinical site staff.

Credit Hours

2.5

Prerequisites

DNTA1331, DNTA1333, DNTA1335, DNTA1337, DNTA1339, DNTA1341, DNTA1201, CPSO1011, CPSO1012, CPSO1013, CPSO1014, CPSO1015, CPSO1016

DNTA1333 : Dental Specialties

Dental specialties will be presented with a focus on discussion on patient populations. Additionally, the course will apply dental assisting skills with specialized patient populations and procedures.

Credit Hours

3

DNTA1335 : Materials and Procedures

Dental material science and theory will be presented with a focus on common dental materials. Additionally, the course will cover application of dental assisting skills in the use of dental materials in dental procedures.

Credit Hours

3

DNTA1337 : Patient Care and Management

Basic principles and ethical decision making skills and a legal overview of dentistry will be discussed and all aspects of dental care delivery in offices including business practices and communication skills. Additionally, the course will cover basic marketing skills for dental assistants.

Credit Hours

3

DNTA1339 : Diagnostics and Orthodontics

Diagnostic and assessment procedures will be presented including basic pharmacology and emergency procedure principles. Additionally, the course will cover dental charting and orthodontics.

Credit Hours

3

DNTA1341 : Dental Radiology

Basic radiology principles and practices will be presented with a focus on radiology theory and safety. Additionally, the course will teach exposure and mounting of radiographs.

Credit Hours

3

DNTA1348 : Externship

In the final phase of training, students are placed in a dental clinic setting. This cooperative effort between the school and the dentist’s office gives students the opportunity to gain confidence and competence in the field while honing the skills learned in the classroom. While on externship, students are evaluated by the clinical site staff.

Credit Hours

5

Prerequisites

DNTA1331, DNTA1333, DNTA1335, DNTA1337, DNTA1339, DNTA1341; All CPSO courses