Dental Assisting Diploma
D45240
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
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 chair-side 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Dental Assisting program, the graduate should be able to:
- Prepare students through didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences to provide dental assisting services in a variety of dental settings.
- Provide dental health related education to diverse community groups.
- Demonstrate professionalism with patients, faculty, peers, community organizations and dental associations.
Diploma Awarded
A Diploma in Dental Assisting is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
Note
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all curriculum courses in order to progress in the program.
Information about the progression and readmission policy is outlined in the Dental Assisting Admission Policies and Procedures packet available on Wayne Community College’s Web site at www.waynecc.edu/admissions/allied-health/uploads/dental-assisting.pdf.
In addition to tuition and textbooks, costs of this program include a laboratory fee, uniforms, shoes, physical examinations, immunizations, health insurance, cost of national board examination and other miscellaneous fees.
For More Information
The Dental Assisting program is in the Allied Health and Public Services Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6773 or visit us at our website at www.waynecc.edu.
Admissions
- Individuals desiring a career in dental assisting should, if possible, take biology, mathematics, English, humanities, and psychology courses prior to entering the program.
- Individuals desiring admission to the program must follow the admissions procedure outlined in this catalog and in the Dental Assisting Application Policies and Procedures packet available in the Office of Admissions and Records and on the WCC Web site.
- Applicants must present evidence of good physical and mental health.
First (Fall) Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| DEN 100 | Basic Orofacial Anatomy |
2
| 2 |
| DEN 101 | Preclinical Procedures |
10
| 7 |
| DEN 102 | Dental Materials |
6
| 4 |
| DEN 111 | Infection/Hazard Control |
2
| 2 |
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
6
| 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 21 |
Second (Spring) Semester
Third (Summer) Semester
| DEN 107 | Clinical Practice II |
13
| 5 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 48