This program is designed to prepare students to assume an active role in providing quality dental services under the direction of a licensed dentist. Preparation includes infection control management, chairside assisting procedures in general and specialty dentistry; management of medical and dental emergencies; intra- and extra-oral radiographic procedures; patient education; fabrication of oral appliances; and basic business office procedures. Program specific admission criteria must be met.
FULL TIME STUDIES | ||
SDV 108 | The College Experience | 1 |
DEA 101 | Professional Orientation | 1 |
DEA 256 | Dental Anatomy | 2 |
DEA 270 | Dental Therapeutics | 3 |
DEA 405 | Dental Materials | 4 |
DEA 508 | Fundamentals of Dental Assisting | 7 |
DEA 303 | Dental Radiography | 4 |
DEA 613 | Dental Assisting Specialties | 6 |
DEA 701 | Dental Office Procedures | 1 |
ENG 105 | Composition I | 3 |
PSY 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PART-TIME STUDIES | ||
SDV 108 | The College Experience | 1 |
DEA 101 | Professional Orientation | 1 |
DEA 256 | Dental Anatomy | 2 |
DEA 270 | Dental Therapeutics | 3 |
DEA 701 | Dental Office Procedures | 1 |
PSY 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
ENG 105 | Composition I | 3 |
DEA 405 | Dental Materials | 4 |
DEA 508 | Fundamentals of Dental Assisting | 7 |
DEA 303 | Dental Radiography | 4 |
DEA 613 | Dental Assisting Specialties | 6 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 35.00