This course introduces the student to the concepts of the business of dentistry as a service profession, dental team and patient management, legal and ethical issues, and design and equipment placement in the office. In addition, the student will learn the effectiveness of communication, the key to patient success, that includes document management and storage, written communication and telecommunication. Introduction to business office systems such as appointment management, recall, inventory, dental insurance, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Focus and accentuation on technology such as, the paperless dental office with the use of computer as a replacement for paper records. Prerequisites: Successful completion of first two semesters in Dental Assistant program. Corequisites: DENT209 and DENT270.