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Course Description

Dental Assisting and Radiology: Lab | Learn the basic skills necessary to become an entry-level dental assistant. Make impressions, pass instruments and take dental X-rays. Prepare for the Dental Assisting National Boards Radiation Health and Safety exam. Textbook information available at AACC Bookstore. Students are highly encouraged to attend an information session (INF-301: Information Session for Healthcare) prior to enrolling in the program. CEUs issued. $975 includes $125 fee. Prerequisite: Must be 18 years or older. Corequisites: OPA-370 Dental Assist and Rad-Lecture. 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

Identify teeth and dental instruments; Prepare dental materials including dental cement, alginate, and dental stone; Practice four handed dentistry and material exchange; Complete a full mouth series of dental x-rays and expose an occlusal radiograph; Assemble low speed and high speed hand pieces.

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Section Title
Dental Assisting & Rad: Lab
Section Schedule
Feb 03, 2027 to May 12, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Feb 03, 2027 to Mar 17, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Dates
Feb 03, 2027 to May 12, 2027
Type
Hybrid
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Mar 31, 2027 to May 12, 2027
Schedule
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Contact Hours
49.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $965.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $115.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
7 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 02, 2027
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 02, 2027

Section Notes

Note: Section 101 is hybrid with mandatory face to face meetings from 6-9:45 p.m. on Wednesdays at Arnold campus. No class March 25.
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