DENA 1780 - Introduction of Dental Assisting Internships

1. Completion of forms for clinical internships
2. Dental team’s role/ethical responsibilities including MSDS and hazardous waste information
3. Employment interview and dental assisting skills
4. Front office and bookkeeping duties of a dental practice
5. Job seeking/keeping skills and application, resume, and employment correspondence
6. Management of patient records
7. Professional development activities
8. Role of the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry
9. Simulated business transactions both written and computerized

1. Manage patient dental records.
2. Conduct simulated business transactions.
3. Demonstrate professional development.
4. Prepare for employment.
5. Identify legal and ethical standards in dental assisting and dentistry.
6. Demonstrate understanding of dental assisting skills.
7. Prepare for clinical internships.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

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