DNTA Courses

  • DNTA 1202 - Communication and Behavior in the Dental Office

    The study of interaction and communication in the dental office. A grade of "C" or better is required for progression.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 2.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 1245 - Preventive Dentistry

    The study and prevention of dental diseases and community dental health. A grade of "C" or better is required for progression.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 2.0
    Lecture hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 2.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 1251 - Dental Office Management

    Demonstrate telephone management, schedule appointments, receive payments for dental services, complete third party reimbursement forms, manage inventory, enter data for charges and payments, manage patient records, manage recall systems, comply with federal and state guidelines regarding healthcare providers and operate basic business equipment.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 2.0
    Lecture hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 2.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 1301 - Dental Materials

    Composition, properties, procedures and safety standards related to dental materials. A grade of C or better is required for progression.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0
    Lab hours: 4.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan

  • DNTA 1305 - Dental Radiology I

    Introduction to radiation physics, protection, the operation of radiographic equipment, exposure, processing and mounting of dental radiographs. Specific federal and state safety and standard practices for the classroom and lab settings will be practiced. A grade of C or better is required for progression.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0
    Lab hours: 4.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 1311 - Dental Science

    A fundamental study of anatomical systems with emphasis placed on head and neck anatomy. Topics include embryology of the teeth along with basic dental terminology. A grade of C or better is required for progression.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 1315 - Chairside Assisting

    A study of pre-clinical chairside assisting procedures, instrumentation, OSHA and other regulatory agencies' standards. A grade of C or better is required for progression.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0
    Lab hours: 4.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 1347 - Advanced Dental Science

    An advanced study of anatomical systems, pharmacology, or pathology, and developmental abnormalities. A grade of C or better is required to progress.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 1349 - Dental Radiology in the Clinic

    The practical application of exposing, processing and mounting diagnostically acceptable radiographs obtained by utilizing various radiographic techniques. This course will encompass critical evaluation of all procedures. A grade of C or better is required for progression

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 4.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 1353 - Dental Assisting Applications

    An expanded study of dental assisting techniques with emphasis on four-handed dentistry and utilization of armamentarium for general practice and specialty procedures. A grade of C or better is required to progress.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0
    Lab hours: 3.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 1460 - Clinical-Dental Assisting / Assistant

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. A grade of C or better is required for progression

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 4.0
    Lab hours: 16.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 2230 - Seminar for the Dental Assistant I

    Analysis of case studies during the clinical phase of practicum/clinical. A grade of C or better is required to progress.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 2.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.

  • DNTA 2260 - Clinical-Dental Assisting / Assistant

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 2.0
    Lab hours: 6.0

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    Restrictions:

    • Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.