s of dentistry.
DNT 101
PRE-CLINICAL PROCEDURES I (2T, 3S)
3 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 101 and 102
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Dental Assisting
Program and Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITES: DNT 100, DNT 102, DNT 103, DNT
104, PSY 200
This course is designed to introduce chairside assist-
ing including concepts of four-handed dentistry, steril-
ization techniques, dental instruments, anesthesia,
and operative dentistry. Emphasis will be placed on
preparation of the student for clinical dental assisting.
Upon completion, the student should be able to per-
form dental assisting skills in a clinical setting.
DNT 102
DENTAL MATERIALS (2T, 3S)
3 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 116
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Dental Assisting
Program and Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITES: DNT 100, DNT 101, DNT 103, DNT
104, PSY 200
This course is designed to study the characteristics,
manipulation, and application of dental materials ordi-
narily used in the dental office. Students will be given
intra and extra-oral technical tasks to perform. Upon
completion, students should be able to take and pour
alginate impressions, trim study models, construct
custom trays and temporary crowns, prepare and
place restorative material, and manipulate cements
and impression materials.
DNT 103
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
FOR DENTAL ASSISTING (3T)
3 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 186 and BIO 141
PREREQUISITE: Admission to Dental Assisting
Program and Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITE: DNT 100, DNT 101, DNT 102, DNT
104, PSY 200
This course is designed to study dental anatomy and
the structure of the head and neck with a basic under-
standing of body structure and function. Emphasis
will be placed on tooth and root morphology, and
embryological and histological correlations will pro-
vide a foundation essential to an understanding of
dental health. Upon completion, students should be
able to discuss and identify the basic structure and
function of the human body specifically the head,
neck, and dentition.
DNT 104
BASIC SCIENCES FOR
DENTAL ASSISTING (2T)
2 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 187 and BIO 142
PREREQUISITE: Admission to Dental Assisting
Program and Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITE: DNT 100, DNT 101, DNT 102, DNT
103. PSY 200
This course is designed to study basic microbiology,
pathology, pharmacology, and medical emergencies.
Emphasis is placed on the correlation of these sci-
ences to the practice of dentistry. Upon completion,
students should be able to apply basic science to the
dental field.
DNT 111
CLINICAL PRACTICE I
(1T, 12C)
5 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 173
PREREQUISITE: Admission to Dental Assisting
Program or Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITE: DNT 112, DNT 113, DNT 116, DNT
124, MTH 100 or 112 or 116, SPH 107
This course is designed to allow the student the
opportunity for clinical observation and practical work
experience in clinical settings under the supervision of
a licensed dentist. Emphasis will be placed on the
basic skills of chairside assisting. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate basic skills in
the area of chairside assisting.
DNT 112
DENTAL RADIOLOGY (2T, 3S)
3 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 131 and DNT 132
PREREQUISITE: Admission to Dental Assisting
Program or Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITE: DNT 111, DNT 113, DNT 116, DNT
124, MTH 100 or 112 or 116, SPH 107
This course is designed to cover the essential knowl-
edge of radiographic technique for the practice of den-
tistry. Students will be taught to produce diagnosti-
cally acceptable intra and extra-oral radiographs with
emphasis being placed on x-ray properties, generation
of x-rays, film processing, infection control, quality
assurance, intraoral radiographic technique and image
characteristics. Upon completion, students should be
able to expose, process, and mount radiographs for
diagnostic purposes under the direct supervision of a
licensed dentist.
DNT 113
DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION
(2T)
2 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 146
PREREQUISITE: Admission to Dental Assisting
Program and Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITE: DNT 111, DNT 112, DNT 116, DNT
124, MTH 100 or MTH 112 or MTH 116, SPH 107
This course is designed to introduce the student to the
basic principles of nutrition, preventive dentistry, and
dental health education. Emphasis will be placed on
philosophy of preventive dentistry including: oral
hygiene, patient motivation and management, and
methods of oral health education. Upon completion,
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Course Descriptions
CALHOUN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE students should be able to apply the basic principles of
nutrition and preventive dentistry.
DNT 116
PRECLINICAL PROCEDURES II
(2T)
2 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 102
PREREQUISITE: DNT 101 Pre-Clinical Procedures I
and permission of the instructor
COREQUISITE: DNT 111, DNT 112, DNT 113, DNT
124, SPH 107 and MTH 100 or MTH 112 or MTH 116
This course is a continuation of Pre-Clinical
Procedures I. Emphasis is placed on dental specialties.
Upon completion, the student should be able to dis-
cuss and identify dental specialty procedures and
instrumentation.
DNT 121
DENTAL OFFICE PROCEDURES
(4T)
4 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 156
PREREQUISITE: Admission to Dental Assisting
Program and Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITE: DNT 122, DNT 123, ENG 101
This course is designed to address basic dental office
procedures including appointment and recall systems,
financial records, accounting procedures, insurance
claims, filing systems, purchasing and inventory of
supplies and equipment, and the utilization of comput-
ers to perform business office procedures. Emphasis
is placed on the duties of a dental receptionist. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate
efficiently in practice management.
DNT 122
CLINICAL PRACTICE II
(12C)
4 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 174
PREREQUISITE: Admission to Dental Assisting
Program and Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITE: DNT 121, DNT 123, ENG 101
This course is designed to provide the student the
opportunity to develop advanced dental assisting skills
in chairside dental assisting procedures, radiology,
receptionist duties, team work, and communication
skills. Emphasis will be placed on clinical procedures.
Upon completion, students should be able to demon-
strate proficiency in the area of chairside assisting.
DNT 123
DENTAL ASSISTING SEMINAR
(4T)
4 credits
FORMERLY: DNT 196
PREREQUISITE: Admission to Dental Assisting
Program and Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITE: DNT 121 and DNT 122, ENG 101
This course is designed to discuss and evaluate the
students clinical experiences and the resume and
interview process. Emphasis will be placed on new
technology in dental practices as related to dental
assisting and the certification exam review. Upon
completion, students should be able to successfully
complete the Dental Assisting National Board
Examination to become a Certified Dental Assistant.
DNT 124
CLINICALLY APPLIED INFECTION CONTROL
AND OSHA STANDARDS (3C)
1 credit
PREREQUISITE: DNT 111 or Permission of Instructor
COREQUISITE: DNT 111, DNT 112, DNT 113, DNT
116, SPH 107, MTH 100 or 112 or 116
This course is designed for the integration of previous-
ly acquired knowledge of OSHA Standards and
Infection Control in a clinical setting. Emphasis will be
placed on clinical application of Infection Control and
Compliance of OSHA Standards as it relates to dental
chairside assisting. Upon completion, students should
be able to demonstrate skills in the area of Infection
Control and OSHA Guidelines.
DNT 134
CLINIC/CO-OP (5 I)
1 credit
PREREQUISITE: DNT 122 or Permission of Instructor
This course is designed to enable the student who has
completed the Certificate Program to gain hands-on
experience at a work-site or by performing job-related
activities. Emphasis will be placed on chairside assist-
ing skills. Successful completion of student cognitive,
psychomotor or affective domain competencies are
required in this course.
DNT 135
CLINICAL/CO-OP (10 I)
2 credits
PREREQUISITE: DNT 122 or Permission of Instructor
This course is designed to enable the student who has
completed the Certificate Program to gain hands-on
experience at a work-site or by performing job-related
activities. Successful completion of student cognitive,
psychomotor or affective domain competencies are
required in this course.
DNT 136
CLINICAL/CO-OP (15 I)
3 credits
PREREQUISITE: DNT 122 or Permission of Instructor
This course is designed to enable the student who has
completed the Certificate Program to gain hands-on
experience at a work-site or by performing job-related
activities. Successful completion of student cognitive,
psychomotor or affective domain competencies are
required in this course.
DNT 137
CLINICAL/CO-OP (20 I)
4 credits
PREREQUISITE: DNT 122 or Permission of Instructor
This course is designed to enable the student who has
completed the Certificate Program to gain hands-on
experience at a work-site or by performing job-related
activities. Successful completion of student cognitive,
psychomotor or affective domain competencies are
required in this course.
DNT 139
DIRECTED STUDIES IN DENTAL
ASSISTING (1T)
1 credit
PREREQUISITE: Permission of Instructor
This course is designed to study specific areas of den-
tistry as chosen by the student and faculty member.
Emphasis will be placed on the research and critique
of a specific dental topic. Upon completion, students
should be able to deliver a writte