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Oct 23, 2026
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DNTA 1310 - Expanded Functions I
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
Expanded Functions I covers the theory and pre-clinical/clinical experiences required by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry in preparation for becoming a Licensed Dental Assistant in Minnesota. After the theory and demonstrations are presented, the students receive practical experience on manikins and patients under the direct supervision of the dental assisting instructors and the clinic dentist. Students must demonstrate professional and culturally competent care, attitudes, and communications; ethical decision-making; effective chairside assisting; dental infection control; hazards management; and dental practice management.
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: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Employ effective and culturally competent communication skills with patients and dental team members.
- Demonstrate professional attributes and ethical decision-making in all patient and team interactions.
- Practice principles of teamwork, ensuring efficient and collaborative work during dental procedures.
- Adhere to current principles of aseptic techniques, dental infection control, and hazard management to ensure a safe clinical environment.
- Maintain patient, operator, and assistant safety throughout dental procedures.
- Manage patient comfort and behavior effectively during dental procedures.
- Perform MN Board of Dentistry regulated expanded functions on typodonts and patients, including the following tasks:
- Take alginate and bite registration impressions and capture intra-oral photographs.
- Perform digital scanning, and place and remove dental dam.
- Re-cement and adjust temporary restorations, place temporary fillings, and perform other restorative procedures.
- Remove excess cement, place periodontal packs, remove sutures, and perform gingival retraction.
- Carry out orthodontic tasks such as placing and removing separators, adjusting bands, and delivering vacuum-formed retainers.
- Demonstrate competency in performing non-surgical orthodontic procedures, including arch wire adjustments, bracket removals, and retainer delivery.
- Demonstrate cultural competency by recognizing and respecting diverse cultural beliefs, values, and practices in the delivery of dental care, ensuring holistic, inclusive, and patient-centered treatment.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Expanded functions for Minnesota licensed dental assistants according to state regulations
- Communication and positive working relationships
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking and professional, ethical behavior
- Knowledge necessary to become a licensed dental assistant in Minnesota
- Dental Assistant Expanded Function clinic practice
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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