Dental Assisting (DENT)
DENT 1100 Head & Neck Anatomy
2.0 credit hours
30.0 Classroom Hours = 30.0 Lecture Hours
Overview of head and neck structures and their functions.
DENT 1110 Dental Assisting Concepts
5.0 credit hours
105.0 Classroom Hours = 60.0 Lecture Hours + 45.0 Lab Hours
Orientation to dentistry: terminology, history, career opportunities, job duties, relationship to other health occupations, interpersonal communications and ethical considerations. Instrument identification, uses and maintenance of dental equipment, safety and infection control protocols, principles of four-handed dentistry are utilized for basic examination and restorative procedures. Placement of matrix bands is taught to pre-clinical level. Fee $25.
DENT 1120 Dental Materials
3.0 credit hours
75.0 Classroom Hours = 30.0 Lecture Hours + 45.0 Lab Hours
Structure and properties of dentistry materials and use of dental laboratory equipment to manipulate them. Included are dental stones, impression materials, and different types of restorative materials. Fee $40.
DENT 1130 Dental Science
4.0 credit hours
60.0 Classroom Hours = 60.0 Lecture Hours
Microbiology, embryology, histology, morphology. Emphasis is on tooth structure and function.
DENT 1220 Dental Asst. Clinical Practice I
2.0 credit hours
90.0 Classroom Hours = 90.0 Lab Hours
Students will be assigned to area dental offices chairside applications for general restorative procedures. Prerequisites: DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1120, and DENT 1130.
DENT 1230 Prevention & Nutrition
3.0 credit hours
75.0 Classroom Hours = 30.0 Lecture Hours + 45.0 Lab Hours
Nutrition, dietary counseling, correlation between diet and dental health with emphasis on preventive dentistry. Basic pathology and coronal polishing are included in this course. Students who successfully complete the Prevention and Nutrition course along with other courses required for the dental assisting diploma, will receive certification to perform coronal polishing in the state of Nebraska. Prerequisites: DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1120, and DENT 1130. Fee $15.
DENT 1250 Dental Radiology
4.0 credit hours
90.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours + 45.0 Lab Hours
Understanding of the basic principles of x-ray production, processing, and image receptor placement. Knowledge of radiation protection in dentistry and basic interpretation of common dental diseases, such as caries and alveolar bone loss. This course certifies students to expose dental radiographs in the state of Nebraska. Prerequisites: DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1120, and DENT 1130. Fee $50.
DENT 1260 Dental Assisting Procedures
4.0 credit hours
120.0 Classroom Hours = 30.0 Lecture Hours + 90.0 Lab Hours
Dental specialty procedures and office management skills are studied. Prerequesites: DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1120, and DENT 1130. Fee $50.
DENT 1270 Pharmacology & Med Emergencies
2.0 credit hours
30.0 Classroom Hours = 30.0 Lecture Hours
Understanding drugs commonly used in a dental office, including acquisition, care and storage, legal considerations and proper administration. Students are prepared to deal with possible medical emergencies that may occur in the dental setting. Prerequisites: DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1120, and DENT 1130.
DENT 1510 Dental Assisting Seminar
1.0 credit hours
15.0 Classroom Hours = 15.0 Lecture Hours
Seminars addressing job seeking skills, material updates and interpersonal communications.
DENT 1520 Dental Asst. Clinical Practice II
5.0 credit hours
225.0 Classroom Hours = 225.0 Lab Hours
Students will be assigned to area dental offices for procedures including advanced chairside applications, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics.