Dental Assisting Suggested Course Schedule

Dental Assisting Diploma- Suggested Course Schedule (pdf version)

For more information contact Tammy Glover at (828) 438-6129.

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. Coursework 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. After completing the twelve-month program, graduates obtain the Dental Assistant II status, as defined by the Dental Laws of North Carolina. Graduates are also eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Nationally Certified Dental Assistants.

Fall Semester			SHC
DEN	101	Preclinical Procedures	7
DEN	102	Dental Materials	5
DEN	100	Basic Orafacial Anatomy	2
DEN	111	Infection/Hazard Control	2
DEN	112	Dental Radiography	3
Total:			19

Spring Semester			SHC
DEN	103	Dental Science	2
DEN	104	Dental Health Education	3
DEN	105	Practice Management	2
DEN	106	Clinical Practice I	5
ENG	102	Applied Communications	3
BIO	106	Introduction to Anatomy/Physiology/Microbiology	3
Total:			18

Summer Semester			SHC
DEN	107	Clinical Practice II	5
PSY	150	General Psychology	3
Total:			8

Total Hours Required for Diploma: 45