DES 0501 - Dental Practice Management

60 Clock Hours
(Offered as needed)

This course includes theory and content relating to practical administrative duties performed in the dental office. Lectures and role playing activities are related to the responsibilities of the dental assistant. Topics include but are not limited to appointment scheduling, billing, collections, record keeping, clerical and dental supply inventory. Students are introduced to the use of dental practice software with hands on computer experience. Legal responsibilities, interpersonal relations, and interview skills are included.

Prerequisite(s): DEA 0020, DEA 0020L

*Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.