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Apply basic
pharmacological concepts and therapeutics as they relate to
dentistry.
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Distinguish between
normal and pathological conditions of oral structures.
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Prepare and
manipulate selected dental chairslide and laboratory materials.
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Apply principles of
chairside assisting for procedures in specialty dentistry.
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Participate in a
sufficient variety of professional development experiences (ADAA
membership, local association dental assistant meetings, State
Dental Association Annual Session).
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Examine the
scientific principles of radiology and demonstrate proficiency in
exposing, processing and mounting diagnostically acceptable
radiographs.
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Demonstrate knowledge
of an clinical proficiency in the advanced intraoral
functions/procedures as defined in the MN State Board of Dentistry’s
Rules & Regulations document.
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Demonstrate an
understanding of the body structure and functions.
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Apply the legal and
ethical aspects of the industry.
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Conduct proper
infection control/universal precautions procedures to prevent
disease transmission.
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Examine the role of
nutrition as it applies to the interrelationship of the diet and
dental health.
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Demonstrate
proficiency and organizational skills in the dental clinical
environment.
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Apply principles of
chairside assisting for procedures in general dentistry.
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Conduct effective
communication with patients, dentists, and other allied
dental/medical health professionals through oral and written
records.
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Select proper methods
of environmental hazards management and occupational safety.
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Demonstrate knowledge
to successfully complete the Dental Assisting National Board and the
MN Registration Exams.
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Exhibit human
relation skills necessary to function successfully as a dental
health team member in providing optimum patient care.
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Perform basic dental
office management procedures.
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Manage the physically
and mentally compromised patient in a dental office.
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Apply knowledge of
computer operation systems in the dental office.
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Demonstrate an
understanding of the language of dentistry as applied to the oral
structures.
