Dent Records & Communic

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Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in DEA 108 or concurrent enrollment. ^ The policies and procedures for all dental office clinical and financial records are discussed. Compilation and recording of data, correspondence with responsible third parties, and filing and storage of records are included. Appointments, bookkeeping procedures, inventory control, telephone techniques, banking procedures, and financial arrangements are covered. Also included are: Interviewing skills, health and grooming, ethics, and history of dentistry. A major part of the course includes effective patient communication. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (2 MT) Pass/No Credit Not Available <br> <BR> <a href="http://www.elgin.edu/dental "target="_blank">Dental Assisting (DEA) program</a> <br><br> <font color="#000088">SPECIAL NOTE: Explore the Dental Assisting (DEA) program and come to an </font> <a href="http://elgin.edu/visitecc"target="_blank ">information session </a> <br><br> <font color="#000088">A criminal background check, drug test, and qualifying admission requirement is required for the Dental Assisting Program. For more information please refer to </font> <a href="http://elgin.edu/dental"target="_bl ank"> Dental Assisting Program Information</a>