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BSTEC 233 - Dental Office Administration


5.0 Credits
Front office skills: Covers practice-management strategies, interpersonal skills, managing clinical records, dental billing, terminology and dental HIPAA/OSHA/WISHA regulations; appropriate for employment and current dental office staff. Prerequisite: Placement into EAP 121  or BRDGE 090 .

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the roles of the dental team, including education, registration, certification or licensure required for each. [REASON]
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of dental terminology. [REASON]
  3. Describe HIPAA, OSHA and WISHA safety regulations as it applies to the dental office and demonstrate the ability to find updated regulation information on the web. [REASON]
  4. Demonstrate basic understanding of Dental Law and Ethics. [REASON]
  5. Demonstrate the rudimentary elements of patient scheduling techniques and the re-care systems. [REASON]
  6. Demonstrate ability to manage patient records. [REASON]
  7. Describe the fundamental steps taken in establishing financial arrangements with patients. [REASON]
  8. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic functions of dental office software. [REASON]
  9. Demonstrate knowledge of tooth numbering systems and basic dental procedures. [REASON]
  10. Describe the ways in which an office can demonstrate outstanding customer service. [REASON]



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