Minneapolis Community and Technical College · Courses
DNTA
19 courses with the subject DNTA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
DNTA 1000Introduction to the Dental Field2.00
(2.00 lec) This course provides an introduction to professional opportunities within the dental field. You will focus on dental history, terminology, the roles and responsibilities of each dental health team member, and the Minnesota Dental Practice Act. The course will build upon competencies achieved in the Healthcare Core Curriculum. into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; HCCC 1010, HCCC 1020, HCCC 1030, HCCC 1040, HCCC 1050, HCCC 1060, HCCC 1070 and HCCC 1100.
(2.00 lab) This course provides the opportunity to use and practice skills learned in DNTA 1000, DNTA 1015 and DNTA 1025. You will identify and observe various employment opportunities available in dental office and participate in laboratory sessions on-campus and at dental clinics in the community. You must pass DNTA 1000, DNTA 1015, and DNTA 1025 prior to attending the community-based learning. Must be taken Pass/Fail. into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; HCCC 1010, HCCC 1020, HCCC 1030, HCCC 1040, HCCC 1050, HCCC 1060, HCCC 1070 and HCCC 1100.
(3.00 lec) This course introduces you to the dental profession and to dental assisting, as well as provides knowledge of legal terms, ethical standards, and legal issues as they relate to dentistry. The course will focus on program requirements, dental terminology, dental history, roles and responsibilities of each member of the dental team, dental office procedures and communications, levels of supervision, dental ethics and legal issues, and the Minnesota Dental Practice Act. program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(3.00 lec) This course is a basic introduction to anatomy, physiology, embryology, and pathology, with an emphasis on the head, neck, and oral cavity. The course will focus on the human body systems, specific tissues, structures, and landmarks of the head, neck and oral cavity, to include the primary and permanent dentition. program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
(1.00 lec) This course is a basic introduction to the anatomy, physiology, embryology, histology and pathology of the oral cavity. You will focus on the tissues and structures of the oral cavity, and on the primary and permanent dentition. program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
(1.00 lec) This course will provide basic scientific concepts related to the causes of disease, its spread and methods for control. You will focus on disease transmission and protection of the patient and dental personnel through the use of Universal Precautions Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Standards and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards. program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052. 369
3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course will provide knowledge in patient management, chairside assisting and the concepts of four-handed dentistry. You will focus on medical/dental histories, vital signs, medical and dental emergencies, drug classifications, and commonly used drugs in dentistry. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate the appropriate armamentarium for dental procedures, seating positions, instrument transfer and operator setup for full utilization of a chairside assistant. program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052. from the program director.
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course provides you with the knowledge of the dental specialties that assist and provide supportive functions specific to each area. This course will focus on terminology, armamentarium, procedures and the clinical aspect of each dental specialty. program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
3.00 credits (3.00 int) This course provides you with the opportunity to develop skills learned in the classroom through practical application. The course will focus on assisting in a dental office and participating as a member of the dental health team. Must be taken Pass/Fail. program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(1.50 lec/0.50 lab) This course will introduce you to expanded functions legal in Minnesota for a licensed dental assistant to perform. The course will focus on program requirements and review of anatomy and physiology, dental specialties, dental materials, pharmacology, and microbiology/infection control. This course will also identify the levels of supervision, dental ethics and legal issues as they relate to the Minnesota Dental Practice Act. Dental Assistant program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
(1.00 lec/2.00 lab) This course provides the background knowledge, functions and manipulative skills in dental materials. The course will focus on commonly used dental materials, their purpose, properties, manipulation, placement, care, hazards and storage. program; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1.00 lab) This course introduces you to oral radiology, as well as the preclinical application of radiographic techniques. This course will focus on key landmarks, principles of radiation, radiation health and safety, radiographic techniques using both the parallel and bisecting-angle techniques, mounting radiographs, and radiograph evaluation. You will begin to practice on skulls. and DNTA 1130. Required of students enrolled in the diploma program only. director is required of students enrolled in the certificate program only. 370
Functions 1 4.00 credits (1.00 lec/3.00 lab) This course is part of the advanced functions legal in Minnesota for a licensed dental assistant to perform. The course will focus on delineation of duties; knowledge, and opportunity to perform orthodontic, periodontal, oral, and maxillofacial surgery expanded duties; as well as on the preclinical and clinical skills in dental dam, excess cement and bond removal; and taking an alginate impression to include a bite registration. DNTA 1130, DNTA 1140, DNTA 1210 and CPR or acceptance into the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant program or approval from the program director.
4.00 credits (4.00 int) This course is a continuation of Clinical Externship 1 and will provide you with the opportunity to continue developing skills initiated in the classroom and previous dental clinic experience, through practical application. The course will focus on assisting in a dental office and participating as a member of the dental health team. Must be taken Pass/Fail. or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
3.00 credits (1.00 int/2.00 lab) This course is a continuation of Radiology 1 and provides you with an opportunity to develop skills in exposing, processing, and evaluating radiographs. This course will focus on the preclinical and clinical application of radiographic techniques. You will expose radiographs on patients. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Functions 2 4.00 credits (1.00 lec/1.00 int/2.00 lab) This course continues with the advanced functions legal in Minnesota for a licensed dental assistant to perform. The course will focus on nutrition as it relates to oral health; oral hygiene instruction; mechanical polishing of the clinical crowns; application of fluoride; preclinica and clinical skills in the induction of nitrous oxide-oxyge inhalation analgesia and the application of pit- and- fissure sealants. director.
the program director; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.
