Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
66 Dental Assisting This 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 chair-side and related office and laboratory procedures.
Dental Assisting Diploma (D45240)
Courses requiring a grade of “C� or better: DEN, BIO First Semester (Fall)
Credits
Allied Health and Public Service
DEN 100
Basic Orofacial Anatomy
2
DEN 101
Preclinical Procedures
7
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.
DEN 103
Dental Sciences
2
DEN 111
Infection/Hazard Control
2
DEN 112
Dental Radiography
3
DEN 102
Dental Materials
5
Graduates of this program may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants. As Dental Assistant IIs, defined by the dental laws of North Carolina, graduates work in dental offices and other related areas This program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, 1-800-621-8099, Ext. 2705, www.ada.org.
DEN 104
Dental Health Education
3
DEN 105
Practice Management
2
DEN 106
Clinical Practice I
5
COM120
Intro Interpersonal Coms
3
Specific Requirements 1. General college admission requirements. 2. This program has a competitive selection process. See Selection Criteria and Procedures for Allied Health Programs on the College Admissions Office web page for full details. www.abtech.edu/Student_Services/admissions/ allied_health.asp 3. Acceptable report of medical examination by first day of class. 4. Completion of required immunizations by first day of class, including first two doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. 5. Students applying to the Dental Assisting program are advised to have successfully completed all General Education requirements prior to program admission due to the rigorous nature of the Dental Assisting curriculum.
Second Semester (Spring)
Third Semester (Summer) BIO 161*
Introduction to Human Biology
3
(or BIO 163)
DEN 107
Clinical Practice II
5
PSY 150
General Psychology
3
Total Credit Hours Required 45 *BIO 163 is recommended if student is continuing on to pursue a degree
Dental Hygiene This curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community. Students will learn to prepare the operatory, take patient histories, note abnormalities, plan care, teach oral hygiene, clean teeth, take x-rays, apply preventive agents, complete necessary chart entries, and perform other procedures related to dental hygiene care. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take national and state/regional examinations for licensure, which are required to practice dental hygiene. Employment opportunities include dental offices, clinics, schools, public health agencies, industry, and professional education. This program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, 1-800-621-8099, Ext. 2705, www.ada.org.
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