Dental Assisting (D45240) Diploma

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Purpose

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 Dental Assistant II, defined by the Dental Laws of North Carolina, graduates work in dental offices and other related areas.

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
DEN 100 - Basic Orofacial Anatomy Credit Hours: 2
DEN 101 - Preclinical Procedures Credit Hours: 7
DEN 102 - Dental Materials Credit Hours: 4
DEN 111 - Infection/Hazard Control Credit Hours: 2

Class Hours 15 | Lab Hours 10 | Credit Hours 19

Second Semester (Spring)

BIO 163 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology Credit Hours: 5
or BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4 (requires BIO 169)
DEN 103 - Dental Sciences Credit Hours: 2
DEN 104 - Dental Health Education Credit Hours: 3
DEN 105 - Practice Management Credit Hours: 2
DEN 106 - Clinical Practice I Credit Hours: 6
DEN 112 - Dental Radiography Credit Hours: 3

Dental Assisting (D45240) Diploma

Purpose

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

Class Hours 15 | Lab Hours 10 | Credit Hours 19

Second Semester (Spring)

Class Hours 13-14 | Lab Hours 7-8 | Clinical Hours 12 | Credit Hours 20-21

Third Semester (Summer)

Class Hours 4-7 | Clinical Hours 12 | Credit Hours 8

Total Hours 47 - 48