Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Dental Office Administration
Course Code
TEDE1300
Course Hours
30
Course Credits
1
Description
The Dental Office Administration course provides the necessary knowledge and skills required in the
dental office setting, and office administrative duties. Students learn about communication, law and
ethics, job skills and many factors associated with making career decisions that can enhance a dental
assistant’s growth and success.
dental office setting, and office administrative duties. Students learn about communication, law and
ethics, job skills and many factors associated with making career decisions that can enhance a dental
assistant’s growth and success.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the law and ethics pertaining to the practice of dentistry.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of
1996 as it pertains to the practice of dentistry.
• Demonstrate knowledge regarding communication (verbal and nonverbal) in the dental office and
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
• Identify office stress and demonstrate how to resolve conflicts.
• Identify the dental office staff and areas of responsibility.
• Describe proper dental records management.
• Describe basic payroll systems in the dental office.
