DENT 164 - Dental Office Administration

    Recent Professors
    Liduvina A. Delfin-Icatar
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    DENT 156 with C or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DENT 164
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will learn office administration skills for a dental practice using a computerized management system. The student will apply skills necessary to bill dental insurance, schedule appointments, maintain a recall system, develop telephone etiquette, manage filing systems, update patient accounts and treatment plans. Students will learn basic bookkeeping systems, develop financial arrangements and accounts receivable, and practice professional written and verbal communication skills. In addition, the student will learn marketing, dental law, ethics, and legal responsibilities as they pertain to the business office and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
    Usually Held
    Fri 1:00pm–2:10pm, Fri 12:25pm–1:30pm, Fri 8:30am–11:55am, Fri 8:30am–12:35pm