Course Sequence

Dental Assisting (CFDAC) - Pathway I (Campus)

The Dental Assisting (DEN) courses will span over three (3) consecutive semesters and are sequential and complemented with required support courses, which fulfill the certificate requirements at WCC. Students are encouraged to take all support courses (*) before they begin the program. Support courses (*) may be taken prior to the scheduled semester, but no later than the scheduled semester below. All Dental Assisting (DEN) courses must be taken in the scheduled semester below. This is a full-time program and no part-time option is available.

Students completing the courses outlined below will obtain a Certificate in Dental Assisting. Students may also complete an associate degree by using the same core dental assisting courses in addition to completing the general education requirements and electives for an Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Studies.

Students should meet with an advisor/counselor to discuss the timing and selection of prerequisite and support courses.

Support courses (*) and Dental Assisting (DEN) courses must be successfully completed with a minimum grade of C/2.0. (All grades are based on a 4.0 GPA scale)

Semester 1 (Fall)

Class	Title	Minimum Credits
DEN 102	Managing Safe Practice in Dentistry	1
DEN 106	Biomedical Science for Dental Assistants	2
DEN 107	Oral Anatomy	2
DEN 108	Dental Radiography	2
DEN 110	Basic Clinical Dental Assisting	4
DEN 112	Dental Materials	3
Total		14

Semester 2 (Winter)

Class	Title	Minimum Credits
DEN 118	Preventive Dentistry	2
DEN 120	Oral Diagnosis	1
DEN 128	Dental Radiography Practice	1
DEN 129	Oral Pathology and Dental Therapeutics	2
DEN 130	Clinical Practice	2
DEN 131	Principles of Dental Specialties	4
Total		12

Semester 3 (Spring/Summer)

Class		Title	Minimum Credits
DEN 202		Advanced Clinical Practice	2
DEN 204		Advanced Functions	4
DEN 212		Dental Practice Management	3
BMG 207	or	Business Communication
ENG 111		Composition I *	3
Total			12

Total Credits Required: 38

*Support course(s)
**Prerequisite course(s) not included in total credits required for program.
***Students planning to pursue an Associate’s degree should take ENG 111.

Dental Assisting (CFDAC) - Pathway II (ADAEP)

The Dental Assisting (DEN) courses are sequential and complemented with required support courses, which fulfill the certificate requirements at WCC. Students are encouraged to take all support courses (*) before they begin the program. Support courses (*) may be taken prior to the scheduled semester, but no later than the scheduled semester below. All Dental Assisting (DEN) courses must be taken in the scheduled semester below. This is a full-time program and no part-time option is available.

Students should contact the Dental Assisting Department for advising regarding the program or meet with an advisor/counselor to discuss course selection if pursing an Associate Degree.

Support courses (*) and Dental Assisting (DEN) courses must be successfully completed with a minimum grade of C/2.0 unless otherwise specified. (All grades are based on a 4.0 GPA scale)

DANB Exam

Class		Title	Minimum Credits
		Students must pass all three portions of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam prior to entry.	22
Total			22

First Semester

Class		Title	Minimum Credits
DEN 204		Advanced Functions	4
DEN 230		Alternative Dental Assisting Education Project	9
BMG 207	or	Business Communication
ENG 111		Composition I *	3
Total			16

Total Credits Required: 38

*Support course(s).

**Students planning to pursue an Associate’s degree should take ENG 111.

Dental Assisting Certificate and Degree Completion Students completing the Dental Assisting courses outlined above will obtain a Certificate in Dental Assisting. Students may also complete an associate degree by using the same core dental assisting courses in addition to completing the general education requirements and electives for an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Occupational Studies.