Catalog 2023-2024

Dental Assisting

Dental Assisting Diploma (Major Code: DA12)

Credential: Diploma
Campus Location: Athens

Curriculum Outline

Academic Core

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Dental Assisting Major

DENA 1010Basic Human Biology

1

DENA 1030Preventive Dentistry

1

DENA 1050Microbiology and Infection Control

3

DENA 1070Oral Pathology and Pharmacology

2

DENA 1080Dental Anatomy

4

DENA 1090Dental Assisting National Board Examination Preparation

1

DENA 1340Dental Assisting I: General Chairside

6

DENA 1350Dental Assisting II: Dental Specialties and EDDA Skills

7

DENA 1390Dental Radiology

4

DENA 1400Dental Practice Management

2

DENA 1460Dental Practicum I

1

DENA 1470Dental Practicum II

1

DENA 1480Dental Practicum III

5

MAST 1060Medical Office Procedures

4

Total Credit Hours:42
Students must pass all courses with grades of C or higher.

Total Credit Hours: 51