14 courses with the subject DENT, 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.
In this course students will learn about infection control practices relevant to the dental profession. Topics include the concepts of disease transmission and infection prevention, principles and techniques of disinfection, instrument processing and sterilization, regulatory and advisory agencies, and occupational health and safety.
This is a foundation course that provides in-depth instruction and practice in identifying the materials, their purposes and properties as they are used during chairside and laboratory procedures. Material manipulation is a critical requirement of the lab component of this course. Laboratory safety measures and infection control are emphasized.
This course will provide an introduction to general anatomy, physiology applicable to dental assisting. Topics also include the process of dental decay, a study of microbiology, a survey of oral pathology and the treatment and diagnosis of pathological conditions. ntcmn.edu 218.333.6600
The lecture portion of the course introduces the learner to basic terminology for understanding the structures that form the foundation for tooth function, normal anatomy of the oral cavity, and tooth and root morphology. Lab sessions will provide opportunities for the learner to work with tooth identification and charting systems, intraoral imagery, and occlusion assessment. Special topics include survey of dental anomalies, cavity classifications, and forensic dentistry.
The lecture component of this course includes an overview of the history of x-ray development, a review of basic mathematics and radiation physics as they apply to x-ray production and radiographic quality, darkroom chemistry, radiation hygiene and safety, interpretation of normal anatomy and dental film analysis, radiographic interpretation and evaluation, and quality assurance issues. Lab sessions will allow the learner to develop radiographic skills, and clinic sessions create an opportunity for learners to enhance their efficiency in radiographic technique.
This course focuses on the ethical and legal implications of providing dental care and the parameters for dental assistants, dental hygienist, dental therapist, and dentist. The Dental Practice Act of Minnesota will be the focus of these studies. Prerequisite(s): DENT1112 & DENT1124
This is a pre-clinical course that teaches students the basic knowledge and skills for chairside assisting. Topics include an orientation to the history of dentistry, educational requirements, credentialing opportunities and professional associations for dental and allied dental careers. The student is provided with instruction in the use of dental equipment, instruments and supplies, principles of four handed dentistry, diagnostic data collection, and procedures related to oral diagnosis, management of medication and dental emergencies, and an introduction to restorative dentistry.
This course introduces the student to the dental specialties of Pediatric dentistry, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics, Prosthodontics (fixed and removable), Orthodontics and also special needs patients. The student will be introduced to the lab and clinical procedures with each of the specialties listed. The lab portion will also build on material learned in Clinical Assisting I (DENT 1124). Student will repeat certain hands-on skills with an expectation of greater proficiency. Prerequisite(s): DENT1010, DENT1112 & DENT1124
This course provides the student with instruction in the principles and applications that are related to the management a dental office. Emphasis is placed on managing patient records, financial records, third party payments, appointment scheduling, inventory and recall systems. Prerequisite(s): DENT1112 & DENT1124
This course will provide information to prepare the individual for taking the dental assisting credentialing examinations. The topics included are those that are tested by the national certification and state board registration exams. This course is appropriate for those individuals who are in need of becoming re-credentialed or for those seeking initial credentialing. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval DENT1134 Clinical Affiliation 7 0/0/7 This is a faculty-supervised course at extramural sites with dentists and dental auxiliaries providing ancillary supervision. The learner will be provided with clinical experiences by affiliations in general dentistry and/or specialized practices. Emphasis is on professionalism in performing general chairside and advanced intraoral procedures. Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval
This course is designed to provide the learner with instruction and practice to perform the clinical competence in the following intraoral functions approved by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry: taking radiographic exposures, performing mechanical polishing, taking preliminary impressions and bite registrations, applying topical fluoride, whitening agents, placing and removing dental dam, placing and removing periodontal dressing, removing excess cement, and applying pit and fissure sealants, inducing patients to nitrous-oxide/oxygen sedation and removing excess bonding material from orthodontic appliances with a rotary handpiece, In addition the following intraoral functions are taught and practiced to laboratory competency: applying non-fluoride topical medications, removing sutures, preliminary adaptation of temporary (provisional) crowns, performing selected orthodontic functions. Prerequisite(s): DENT1106, DENT1100, DENT1112, DENT1114, DENT1124, HLTH1410 ntcmn.edu 218.333.6600
General Education Electives 6 PROGRAM CREDITS 60 ntcmn.edu Northwest Technical College 218.333.6600 College Catalog 2026-2027 27
Source: Northwest Technical College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
