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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Health
- Department: Health Professions
- Program Code: DENT.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 1 requirement: | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 2 requirement: | ||
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 3 requirement: | ||
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following recommended course options to fulfill the GEM 4 requirement: | ||
| Select one of the following recommended options: 1 | 4-5 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Plus | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Option 3: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab | ||
| Option 4: | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 6 requirement: | ||
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| DENT 101 | Dental Materials and Procedures | 1 |
| DENT 101L | Dental Materials and Procedures Lab | 1 |
| DENT 102 | Dental Clinical Skills I | 2 |
| DENT 102L | Dental Clinical Skills I Lab | 2 |
| DENT 103 | Dental Prosthodontic Materials and Procedures | 1 |
| DENT 103L | Dental Prosthodontic Materials and Procedures Lab | 1 |
| DENT 104 | Dental Radiography | 2 |
| DENT 104L | Dental Radiography Lab | 1 |
| DENT 105 | Dental Clinical Skills II | 1 |
| DENT 105L | Dental Clinical Skills II Lab | 1 |
| DENT 106 | Dental Assisting Clinical Experience | 6 |
| DENT 108 | Dental Office Management | 2 |
| DENT 151 | Dental Theory I | 3 |
| DENT 152 | Dental Theory II | 2 |
| DENT 153 | Dental Theory III | 3 |
| DENT 154 | Dental Theory IV | 3 |
| DENT 155 | Dental Seminar | 1 |
| DENT 225 | Advanced Dental Assisting Practicum | 6 |
| Electives | Select 4-5 elective credits to bring the total credits earned to 60 2 | 4-5 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
- 1
This general education (GE) course is recommended by the department as the most beneficial GE option for students in this program. Please note that students may fulfill their GE requirement by completing another course from within the applicable general education category.
- 2
It is strongly recommended that Dental Assisting students complete HLTH 101 Medical Terminology as one of their elective choices.
NOTE: All courses listed under Major Requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Plan of Study Guide
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this Plan of Study Guide. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your Student Success Advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credit Hours | |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology (GEM 6) | 3 |
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Fall | ||
| DENT 101 | Dental Materials and Procedures | 1 |
| DENT 101L | Dental Materials and Procedures Lab | 1 |
| DENT 102 | Dental Clinical Skills I | 2 |
| DENT 102L | Dental Clinical Skills I Lab | 2 |
| DENT 104 | Dental Radiography | 2 |
| DENT 104L | Dental Radiography Lab | 1 |
| DENT 108 | Dental Office Management | 2 |
| DENT 151 | Dental Theory I | 3 |
| DENT 152 | Dental Theory II | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| DENT 103 | Dental Prosthodontic Materials and Procedures | 1 |
| DENT 103L | Dental Prosthodontic Materials and Procedures Lab | 1 |
| DENT 105 | Dental Clinical Skills II | 1 |
| DENT 105L | Dental Clinical Skills II Lab | 1 |
| DENT 106 | Dental Assisting Clinical Experience | 6 |
| DENT 153 | Dental Theory III | 3 |
| DENT 154 | Dental Theory IV | 3 |
| DENT 155 | Dental Seminar | 1 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| DENT 225 | Advanced Dental Assisting Practicum | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following options (Recommended GEM 4): 1 | 4-5 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Plus | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Option 3: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab | ||
| Option 4: | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| HLTH 101 | Medical Terminology (Recommended Elective) 2 | 3 |
| Electives | Select 1-2 elective credits to bring the total credits earned to 60 | 1-2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
- 1
This general education (GE) course is recommended by the department as the most beneficial GE option for students in this program. Please note that students may fulfill their GE requirement by completing another course from within the applicable general education category.
- 2
It is strongly recommended that Dental Assisting students complete HLTH 101 Medical Terminology as one of their elective choices.
NOTE: All courses listed under Major Requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Perform supportive dental assisting tasks including preventative care instruction, infection control, and workplace safety.
- Demonstrate skill in technical procedures and adjusting those procedures to the needs of the patient and the dentist.
- Communicate professionally with the patients and members of the dental health team.
- Function as a member of the health care team in an ethical and professional manner.
- Contribute towards activities that promote dentistry in the community.
- Recognize the need for and assume the responsibility for continuing education.