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Course Description

Dental Assisting and Radiology: Lecture | Learn the basic skills necessary to become an entry-level dental assistant. Define dental anatomy, terminology, instruments and infection control procedures. Prepare for the Dental Assisting National Board's Radiation Health and Safety exam. Textbook information available at AACC Bookstore. CEUs issued. $688 includes $92 fee. Prerequisite: Must be 18 years or older. Corequisites: OPA-371 Dental Assist and Rad-Skills Lab. Note: Additional cost for Dental Assisting National Board Exam for the Radiation Health and Safety exam. Additional cost for teal scrubs and shoes.

 

Learner Outcomes

Discuss and apply head and neck anatomy, and landmarks of the face and oral cavity; Identify, use and maintain dental instruments, treatment room equipment and accessories for various dental procedures; Describe the importance of infection control and the procedures used to ensure a clean dental office; Identify the foundations of dental radiology; Prepare student for the Dental Assisting National Board Radiology Health and Safety exam.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Dental Assist. & Rad: Lecture
Section Schedule
Jan 26, 2026 to May 11, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Jan 26, 2026 to Mar 09, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Mar 23, 2026 to May 11, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
52.5
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $678.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $82.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
5.3 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 25, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 25, 2026
Section Notes
Note: No class March 16.
Section Title
Dental Assist. & Rad: Lecture
Section Schedule
Jan 29, 2026 to May 14, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Jan 29, 2026 to Mar 12, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Mar 26, 2026 to May 14, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
52.5
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $678.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $82.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
5.3 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 28, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 28, 2026
Instructors
  • Danielle Crowdy
Section Notes
Note: No class March 19.
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