General Catalog 2025-2026

Basic Dental Assisting

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The Basic Dental Assisting certificate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's dental offices. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition and retention.

Program Length: A full-time student who has registered for classes in the Basic Dental Assisting Certificate can complete the Basic Dental Assisting Certificate in one semester.

Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college and have reached the age of 18 by the start of clinicals.

Admission into the Dental Assisting program is based on a first come, first served basis, and the program does not maintain a waiting list. Please consult the Dental Assisting web page on the college’s website for specific program admission information.

Certificate Requirements

Requirements List

DENA 1050Microbiology and Infection Control

3

DENA 1340Dental Assisting I: General Chairside

6

DENA 1080Dental Anatomy

4

DENA 1460Dental Practicum I

1

Total Credit Hours: 14