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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: $ 7,023, Books: $ 661, Supplies: $ 425 Total Approximate Costs $ 8,109
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This program is partially eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 315081
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 September and January.
First Semester 8 Week 1
10890101- College 101 1 31508304- Dental & General Anatomy 2 10508101- Dental Health Safety 1
8 Week 2 10508120- Dental Office Management 2 31508307- Dental Assistant Professional 1 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3
Semester Total 10
Second Semester 8 Week 1
10508103- Dental Radiography 2 31508302- Dental Chairside 5
8 Week 2 10508113- Dental Materials 2 31508306- Dental Assistant Clinical 3
Semester Total 12
Third Semester 8 Week 1 31508308- Dental Chairside Advanced 5 31508310- Dental Radiography- Advanced 1
8 Week 2 31508309- Dental Laboratory Procedures 4
Full Semester 31508311- Dental Assistant Clinical-Adv 2
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 re-entry 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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