Dental Assisting
PrograM Overview
The Dental Assisting certificate program provides the student with the knowledge, skills, and techniques to meet the occupational needs of the dental community.
NOTE: students must be 17 by October 1 of enrollment year to participate.
Career opportunities: Program graduates qualify for employment that can lead to on-the-job training for certification as peace officers and may pursue positions with state, local, or federal agencies.
Program Snapshot
Program DE Requirement:
29 credits (out of 30 max)
Required Program Courses:
DENA 1050: Microbiology and Infection Control (3 DE credits)
DENA 1080: Dental Anatomy (4 DE credits)
DENA 1340: Dental Assisting I: General Chairside (6 DE credits
DENA 1460: Dental Practicum I (1 DE credit)
DENA 1390: Dental Radiology (4 DE credits)
DENA 1350: Dental Specialties (7 DE credits)
DENA 1030: Preventative Dentistry (1 DE credit)
DENA 1400: Dental Practice Management (2 DE credits)
DENA 1470: Dental Practicum II (1 DE credit)
Total College Credits Earned:
29
Total High School Credits Earned:
7
Technical Certificates Earned:
Basic Dental Assisting
Advanced Dental Assisting
Program Length:
3 semesters (fall, spring, and summer)
*DENA 1400 and DENA 1470 are completed in summer*
Estimated Cost:
Approximately $300
Cost breakdown:
Books: Supplied by WGTC *students will be charged if a textbook is not returned or if a textbook is returned damaged*
Program Fees: $26/ semester
Other: Uniforms, malpractice insurance, background check, and any required supplies
**This program is an Accelerated Career graduation pathway**
Program Registration
Program registration is open October- May each school year. Program enrollment is determined on a first come first serve basis. Students must meet all admission requirements to be enrolled in a CCI program. Additionally, all required registration steps must be submitted for an application to be considered complete. Enrollment status notification is sent out in mid to late May each year via the student's DCSS email. To review admission requirements, please visit the Admission Requirements page. To apply, please visit the Registration page.