Dental Assisting Diploma (D45240)

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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.

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 may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants. As a Dental Assistant II, defined by the Dental Laws of North Carolina, graduates work in dental offices and other related areas.

Major Courses

BIO 163 - Basic Anat and Physiology Credit Hours: 5
DEN 100 - Basic Orofacial Anatomy Credit Hours: 2
DEN 101 - Preclinical Procedures Credit Hours: 7
DEN 102 - Dental Materials Credit Hours: 4
DEN 103 - Dental Sciences Credit Hours: 2
DEN 104 - Dental Health Education Credit Hours: 3
DEN 105 - Practice Management Credit Hours: 2
DEN 106 - Clinical Practice I Credit Hours: 6
DEN 107 - Clinical Practice II Credit Hours: 5
DEN 111 - Infection/Hazard Control Credit Hours: 2
DEN 112 - Dental Radiography Credit Hours: 3

Total: 41 Credit Hours

General Education Courses

COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Other Required Courses

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1

Total: 1 Credit Hours

Total Credits for Diploma: 48

Note:

Students making satisfactory progress should complete this program in four semesters. Additional time may be needed to complete general education courses.

This program has special admissions requirements. These requirements are in addition to those completed for the College. Please visit www.pittcc.edu to review the requirements (click on Health Sciences > Admissions).

The Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education.

CODA

211 East Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: (312) 440-4653

Website: http://www.ada.org/en/coda