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Dental Assisting Diploma
Program Description: The Dental Assisting Program is a five quarter, sequenced, full time program. You must maintain a 2.0 average (a "C" equivalent) or better in all Dental Assisting and Allied Health courses in order to proceed to the next quarter in the program of study. There is classroom instruction, laboratory demonstration, and clinical experience. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Exam.
Courses in the Dental Assisting Program are offered in designated sequence to best prepare students for patient care. Students must earn 70% or better in all courses before proceeding to the next sequenced quarter. A grade of less than 70% in any DEN course component will require that the student withdraw from the Dental Assisting program sequence and apply for readmission to the next scheduled class with all other applicants. There is no guarantee of readmission. The program has a competitive admission process due to limited space and a high demand for the program.
Career Information and Occupational Outlook:
Length of Program: 91 or 93 Credit Hours
Program Admission Requirements:
- Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED Scores.
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Complete prerequisite courses by the end of Winter quarter for Spring competitive admission.
- Complete and submit the Letter
of Intent form, the Personal
Data Sheet, proof of
minimum 8 hours volunteer or paid time in dental
office, and the Immunization
form by November 3rd to be considered for the
competitive admission process for Spring. HepB immunization
series must be started upon acceptance into the program
and completed prior to clinical rotation.
- Current physical and dental exams are required after you are accepted into the program.
- No provisional and/or special admission will be considered for the program.
Estimated Cost:
Estimated costs are in addition to tuition and fees.
| Supplies: | Lab, classroom, etc. | 475.00 |
| Uniforms: | 2 lab coats | 60.00 |
| 1 Shoes | 40.00 |
| 4 Scrub sets | 160.00 |
| 2 Name pins | 12.00 |
| 6 School patches | 30.00 |
| Student Dental Association Membership | 25.00 |
| CPR: | American Heart Association Certification | 5.00 |
| Insurance: | Liability policy for clinical practicums | 27.00 |
| Dental Assisting Class Pin | 40.00 |
| Certification: | Expanded Duties Examination | 50.00 |
| National Exam | 300.00 |
Program Sequence
* Grade ranked for admission
| Quarter | Course | Description | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
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| Pre-Requisite |
ENG 101* |
English |
5 |
5 |
| MAT 101* |
Math |
5 |
5 |
| AHS 104* |
Introduction to Health Care |
5 |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
13 |
| Pre-Requisite |
PSY 101 |
Basic Psychology |
5 |
5 |
| SCT 100* |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
5 |
3 |
| DEN 101 |
Basic Human Biology, or |
3 |
3 |
| AHS 101* |
Anatomy and Physiology |
(5) |
(5) |
| |
Total |
13 or (15) |
11 or (13) |
| Spring |
DEN 105 |
Microbiology and Infection Control |
4 |
3 |
| DEN 106 |
Oral Anatomy |
5 |
5 |
| DEN 134 |
Dental Assisting I |
10 |
7 |
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Total |
19 |
15 |
| Summer |
DEN 102 |
Head and Neck Anatomy |
2 |
2 |
| DEN 139 |
Dental Radiology |
6 |
5 |
| DEN 135 |
Dental Assisting II |
10 |
7 |
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Total |
18 |
14 |
| Fall |
DEN 136 |
Dental Assisting III |
5 |
4 |
| DEN 137 |
Dental Assisting-Expanded Functions |
5 |
4 |
| DEN 103 |
Preventive Dentistry |
5 |
4 |
| DEN 146 |
Dental Practicum I |
6 |
2 |
| |
Total |
21 |
14 |
| Winter |
DEN 107 |
Oral Pathology and Therapeutics |
4 |
4 |
| DEN 138 |
Scopes of Professional Practice |
2 |
2 |
| DEN 140 |
Dental Practice Management |
5 |
5 |
| DEN 147 |
Dental Practicum II |
6 |
2 |
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Total |
17 |
13 |
| Spring |
DEN 109 |
Dental Assisting National Board Examination Preparation |
3 |
3 |
| DEN 148 |
Dental Practicum III |
24 |
8 |
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Total |
27 |
11 |
The content of this page does not constitute a contract between Columbus Technical College and its students on either a collective or individual basis. Course curriculum, fee changes, or additional unforeseen changes may occur after publication. Course offerings are contingent upon adequate enrollments. Please contact the school offering the program for the most current information. Academic advising is available to students prior to registration; this information is not a substitute for consulting with an academic advisor. Last updated: September 18, 2008.
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