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Oct 23, 2026
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DNTA 1240 - Dental Infection Control
Credits: 2
Catalog Description
Dental Infection Control will prepare the dental assisting student to function aseptically and safely in the dental clinical environment. The course covers microbiology and disease transmission principles, current concepts of infection control, and hazard communication and management in dental practice. Course content will review requirements and protocols as recommended/required by the Centers for Disease Control, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the American Dental Association, and the MN Board of Dentistry in relation to infection control in diverse populations/environments. This course is a prerequisite to all dental assisting clinical courses.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): CMST 2220 and Admission to the Dental Assisting Program
Corequisite(s):
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Must be able to read and write at a college level as demonstrated by meeting enrollment requirements for ENGL 1120 /ENGL 1121 .
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Define key terms related to dental infection control, hazards management, and disease transmission.
- Describe microorganisms, methods of disease transmission, and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
- Explain the guidelines of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the CDC’s Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities.
- Describe and implement infection control principles, standard precautions, and exposure controls in a dental office.
- Demonstrate the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and aseptic hand hygiene techniques.
- Explain and demonstrate the process of instrument recirculation, disinfection, sterilization, and routine maintenance.
- Prepare and apply chemical disinfectants and cleaning protocols in dental treatment rooms.
- Describe aseptic protocols for the dental lab, radiography, and dental unit waterline infection control.
- Explain the requirements for managing hazardous chemicals using the Global Harmonization System and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Implement effective medical waste management and occupational environmental hazard protocols.
- Demonstrate cultural competency by recognizing and respecting diverse cultural practices and beliefs in infection control and patient care.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Microbiology and Disease Transmission
- Infection Control in a Diverse World
- Hazard Communication and Management
- Office Emergency Procedures
- Marketing Dental Infection Control
- Aseptic Technique
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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