Dental Assisting (Diploma)
The Dental Assisting curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chairside and related office and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice. A combination of lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences provide students with knowledge in infection/hazard control, radiography, dental materials, preventive dentistry, and clinical procedures. Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants. As a
Courses
- ACA122 — Transfer & Career Success
- BIO110 — Principles of Biology
- BIO111 — General Biology I
- BIO168 — Anatomy and Physiology I
- DEN100 — Basic Orofacial Anatomy
- DEN101 — Preclinical Procedures
- DEN102 — Dental Materials
- DEN103 — Dental Sciences
- DEN104 — Dental Health Education
- DEN105 — Practice Management
- DEN106 — Clinical Practice I
- DEN107 — Clinical Practice II
- DEN111 — Infection/Hazard Control
- DEN112 — Dental Radiography
- ENG111 — Writing and Inquiry
- PSY150 — General Psychology