Dental Assisting
Degrees and Certificates
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Dental Assisting, Associate in Applied Science -
Dental Assisting - Cloned, Associate in Applied Science -
Dental Assisting, Certificate
Courses
AH 101: Science of Success: Allied Health
Credits 1This is a practical one-credit course that provides the tools and skills necessary to get a strong start
with the transition for new students at NDSCS. This course will introduce students to campus
resources, policies and procedures and cover topics such as time management, study skills, goal
setting, wellness, financial literacy, and professional development. (F, S, O)
DAST 105: Office Practice and Management
Credits 1DAST 106: Pre-Clinic for the Dental Assistant
Credits 1DAST 110: Oral Anatomy for the Dental Assistant
Credits 2DAST 111: Introduction to Chairside Assisting
Credits 3DAST 115: Dental Radiology for the Dental Assistant
Credits 3DAST 120: Dental Assisting Expanded Functions
Credits 2DAST 132: Clinical Training I
Credits 3DAST 132L: Clinical Training I: Clinic
Credits 3This course will provide the student with an opportunity to begin developing clinical skills by assisting in a variety of clinical assignments. The course will focus on assisting in the general and specialty dental offices and actively participating in the NDSCS Allied Dental Education Clinic. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of DAST 111. (S)
DAST 133: Clinical Training II
Credits 5DAST 142: Dental Materials for the Dental Assistant
Credits 3DAST 144: Biodental Science
Credits 2DAST 151L: Dental Assisting Simulation Lab I
Credits 1DAST 152L: Dental Assisting Simulation Lab II
Credits 1DAST 292: Experimental Course
Credits 1DENT 101: Science of Success: Introduction to Dental Professions
Credits 1This is a practical one-credit course that provides the tools and skills necessary to get a strong start with the transition for new students at NDSCS. This course will guide students through the process of exploring careers and transfer considerations. Students will learn to navigate NDSCS resources and technologies as well as learn skills and techniques used by successful college students. Students will also be introduced to the basic aspects of the dental professions. (F, S, O)