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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: High school diploma or GED. Corequisites: OPA-370 Dental Assist and Rad-Lecture. Note: English as a Second Language students must earn a composite score of 310 or better on the Level of English Proficiency exam, or successfully complete Capstone Level ESL coursework. 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
Jun 05, 2024 to Jun 12, 2024
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 05, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Jun 26, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024
Schedule
Contact Hours
70.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 04, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 04, 2024
Section Notes

Note: Section 301 is hybrid with mandatory face-to-face meetings from 6:00-9:45 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Arnold Campus. No class June 19.

 

Section Title
Dental Assisting & Rad: Lab
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Jun 06, 2024 to Jun 27, 2024
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 06, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Jul 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024
Schedule
Contact Hours
70.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 05, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 05, 2024
Section Notes

Note: Section 302 is hybrid with mandatory face-to-face meetings from 6:00-9:45 p.m. on Thursdays at the Arnold Campus. No class July 4.

 

Section Title
Dental Assisting & Rad: Lab
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Jun 07, 2024 to Jun 28, 2024
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 07, 2024 to Sep 13, 2024
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Jul 12, 2024 to Sep 13, 2024
Schedule
Contact Hours
70.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 06, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 06, 2024
Section Notes

Note: Section 303 is hybrid with mandatory face-to-face meetings from 6:00-9:45 p.m. on Fridays at the Arnold Campus. No class July 5.

 

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