Dental Assisting, Diploma

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The Dental Assisting program prepares students for dental assisting procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. As a dental assistant, you will play a key role in assisting dentist and hygienists in the many dental offices in Sioux Falls and across the nation. A professional dental assistant is integral to the many tasks required for oral healthcare, such as preparing x-ray machines, ordering supplies, mixing impression materials, record-keeping and instructing patients on oral care.

Note: This degree is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program, meaning you can purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech Support Center.

Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 41 or 42

Core Program Courses

DEN 100 - Introduction to Dental Assisting 1 Credit Hours
DEN 105 - Dental Therapeutic & Medical Emergencies 1 Credit Hours
DEN 110 - Infection Control 1 Credit Hours
DEN 115 - Dental Materials I & Lab 2 Credit Hours
DEN 120 - Dental Sciences and Preventive Dentistry 3 Credit Hours
DEN 125 - Dental Procedures and Techniques 3 Credit Hours
DEN 130 - Dental Radiology 4 Credit Hours
DEN 135 - Dental Materials II & Lab 2 Credit Hours
DEN 145 - Dental Practice Management 1 Credit Hours
DEN 150 - Dental Specialties Procedures and Expanded Functions 3 Credit Hours
DEN 180S - Clinical Experiences I 3 Credit Hours
DEN 190S - Clinical Experience II 6 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements

SSS 100 - Student Success Seminar 2 Credit Hours
MATH 100 - College Math 3 Credit Hours
COMM REQ - Communications Requirement 3 Credit Hours
HC 118 - Applied Anatomy/Physiology 4 Credit Hours
HC 118L - Applied Anatomy/Physiology Lab Credit Hours or
SS REQ - Social Sciences Requirement 3 Credit Hours

Additional Information

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.