DENA 1782 - Dental Assisting General Office Internship

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 6
Course Description: This course focuses on the application and practice of dental assisting skills in a general dental practice. Students intern in a dental office and are evaluated by the dental practice manager, dentist or dental assistant mentor assigned to them by their clinical site manager. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): DENA 1780. All dental assisting program courses must be completed. Must have HBV series of inoculations and be covered by both medical insurance and professional liability

insurance. Student must complete a Minnesota Human Services background study with no restrictions.

 
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in DENA 1781

Major Content

1. Complete Minnesota State Licensure Exam application
2. Discuss and share experiences from their clinical sites including a MSDS and hazardous waste review
3. Discuss effective types of communication skills
4. Participate in ethical problem solving situations

1. Demonstrate ability to assist in a general dental office.
2. Demonstrate ability to perform expanded functions.
3. Demonstrate ability to perform business skills.
4. Demonstrate ability to perform laboratory skills.
5. Demonstrate ability to perform as a team member.
6. Demonstrate effective patient and dental setting communication skills.
7. Demonstrate eligibility to take the Minnesota State Licensure Examination.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
9. Identify new technology and research in dentistry.

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