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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. 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.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Dental Assisting & Rad: Lab
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Feb 04, 2026 to Mar 11, 2026
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 04, 2026 to May 13, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Mar 25, 2026 to May 13, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
70.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Course Costs
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 03, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 03, 2026
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 18.
Section Title
Dental Assisting & Rad: Lab
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Feb 05, 2026 to Mar 12, 2026
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 05, 2026 to May 14, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Mar 26, 2026 to May 14, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
70.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 04, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 04, 2026
Instructors
  • Beth Przybylski
Section Notes
Note: Section 102 is hybrid with mandatory face to face meetings from 6-9:45 p.m. on Thursdays at Arnold campus. No class March 19.
Section Title
Dental Assisting & Rad: Lab
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 12:45PM
Dates
Feb 06, 2026 to Mar 13, 2026
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 06, 2026 to May 15, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 12:45PM
Dates
Mar 27, 2026 to May 15, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
70.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 05, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 05, 2026
Section Notes
Note: Section 102 is hybrid with mandatory face to face meetings from 9 a.m. 12:45 p.m. on Fridays at Arnold campus. No class March 20.
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