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Dental Assistant - Technical Diploma
Program Code : 315081
As a dental assistant , you work with dentists as they examine and treat patients . You may carry out a variety of laboratory , clinical , and office duties such as patient scheduling and bookkeeping functions . While dental assistants typically work in general or specialty dental offices , you may also choose to work for insurance companies , dental lab studios , or dental supply companies . You may also find employment with federal agencies such as the Veterans Administration , US Public Health Services , the Armed Forces , or a state , county , or city health facility . Students have the opportunity to achieve certification as a dental assistant by passing the Dental Assistant National Board ( DANB ). The Dental Assistant program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation .
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 6,871 , Books : $ 660 , Supplies : $ 325 Total Approximate Costs $ 7,856
This program is
partially eligible ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / NWTC / media / admissions / FinancialAid / Truth-in-Advertising-Credit-to-Clock-Hours . pdf ) for
financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )
Requirements for Program Entry
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation . Complete these prerequisite requirements ( unless already completed ): Caregiver background check and vaccine records .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920-498-5444 .
Program Outcomes
Perform a variety of advanced supportive dental procedures Manage infection and hazard control . Produce diagnostic intraoral and extraoral images on a variety of patients Perform advanced dental laboratory procedures Demonstrate professional behaviors , ethics , and appearance
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Dental Assistant technical diploma in the number of semesters shown . Start dates for the first semester are June and September .
Semester Total 8
Semester Total 14
Semester Total 12
Total Credits 34
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 31-508-XXX and 10-508-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a “ C ” in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program . Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the reentry team .
The following courses may transfer into the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program : 10-508-101 , Dental Health Safety ; 10-508-103 , Dental Radiography Application ; 10-508-113 , Dental Materials ; 10-508-120 , Dental Office Management
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
Perform dental office business procedures
Accreditation
The Dental Assistant program is accredited by the American Dental Association-Commission on Dental Accreditation 211 East Chicago Avenue Chicago , IL 60611-2678 ( 312 ) 440-2500
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