Dental Assisting
This 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 of this program may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants. As Dental Assistant II's, defined by the Dental Laws of North Carolina, graduates work in dental clinics/offices, and insurance companies.
Specific Entrance Requirements
- General college admission requirements.
- Acceptable reports of medical by first day of class.
- Completion of required immunizations by first day of class, including first two doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Certification in Community CPR within three months of entering program.
Dental Assisting Diploma
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This program consists of: |
Credit Hrs. |
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Major Courses (DEN Prefix) |
37 |
| Related and General Education Courses including: | 11 |
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English/Oral Communications |
3 |
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Natural Science/Mathematics |
3 |
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Social Science |
3 |
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Other |
2 |
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Program Total |
48 |
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