DENA 1061 - Dental Assisting Advanced Functions I

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 4
Course Description: This course is the first in a two-course sequence that focuses on the Minnesota statutes and rules described in the Minnesota Administrative Rules part 3100.8500 Licensed Dental Assistant, as related to the practice of dentistry, including the infection control guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements and pass a Department of Human Services background study with no restrictions.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): DENA 1021 , DENA 1022  , DENA 1031 , DENA 1041 , and DENA 1042 .
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in DENA 1032 , DENA 1062 , DENA 1063   and

DENA 1700  

Major Content

1. Rationale for the Minnesota Licensed Dental Assistants Advanced Functions.
2. Expanded functions procedures.
3. Disease protection protocol and aseptic technique guidelines. 
4. Armamentarium necessary for patient treatment
5. Competency in dental assisting skills.
6. Handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous wast

1. identify rationale for the Minnesota Licensed Dental Assistant Advanced Functions
2. describe procedure and techniques for each advanced function
3. select armamentarium for patient treatment
4. follow current disease protection protocol and aseptic techniques including using safety data sheets
5. practice and perform on typodonts and/or clinical volunteers, expanded functions according to the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry guidelines
6. safely handle, store, and dispose of hazardous waste.

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