DENT 101 - Dental Profession

3 Credits
In this course of study, the student receives a thorough introduction to the field of dental assisting. The student studies the history of dentistry, follows it through today, and explores the possibilities of the future. The student also studies the roles of each team member in the dental office, professionalism, ethics and laws of dentistry, the dental specialists, abbreviations, and areas of service. Students receive a HIPAA certification.

Course Outcomes

Locate and summarize personal, departmental, and State policies.
Record the history of dentistry.
Identify the members of the dental health team, their areas of service and educational requirements.
Discuss leadership in the workplace.
Describe dental ethics and jurisprudence.