Dental Assisting Diploma (D45240)

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Offered through a Collaborative Program Agreement with Martin Community College

The Dental Assisting curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chairside and related office and laboratory procedures.

Coursework includes instruction in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice. A combination of lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences provide students with knowledge in infection/ hazard control, radiography, dental materials, preventive dentistry, and clinical procedures.

Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants. As a Dental Assistant II, defined by the Dental Laws of North Carolina, graduates work in dental offices and other related areas.

Martin Community College will accept two students from ECC each year who meet admission requirements for the Dental Assisting program. Applications for these two slots must be submitted by ECC no later than March 1 of each year. For specific admission requirements, students should consult the Martin Community College catalog or contact an ECC counselor.

Required Courses

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit: 1 *
or
ACA 115 - Success and Study Skills Credit: 1
BIO 106 - Intro to Anat/Phys/Micro Credit: 3 *
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit: 3 *
or
CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy Credit: 2 *
DEN 100 - Orofacial Anatomy Credit: 3
DEN 101 - Pre-clinical Procedures Credit: 7
DEN 102 - Dental Materials Credit: 5
DEN 103 - Dental Sciences Credit: 2
DEN 104 - Dental Health Education Credit: 3
DEN 105 - Practice Management Credit: 2
DEN 106 - Clinical Practice I Credit: 5
DEN 107 - Clinical Practice II Credit: 5
DEN 111 - Infection/Hazard Control Credit: 2
DEN 112 - Dental Radiography Credit: 3
ENG 102 - Applied Communications II Credit: 3 *
or
ENG 111 - Writing & Inquiry Credit: 3 *
or
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit: 3 *
PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology Credit: 3 *

Total Semester Hours Credit 48

*The courses marked with an asterisk may be completed at ECC. All other courses must be completed at Martin Community College. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, a diploma in Dental Assisting will be awarded by Martin Community College.