DEN 105 Practice Management

Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course provides a study of principles and procedures related to management of the dental practice. Emphasis is placed on maintaining clinical and financial records, patient scheduling, and supply and inventory control. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate fundamental skills in dental practice management.

This is a diploma-level course.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - No DEN courses will be transferred in unless student has earned a Dental Assisting Diploma.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Apply business management techniques through writing, correspondence, and record keeping assessed with written assignments.
Prepare a professional portfolio including resume, cover letter, and references.
Utilize available dental technology to accomplish tasks of office management completed through administrative dental assistant simulation and patient role play activities.