Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

Basic Dental Assisting Certificate (BDA1)

The Basic Dental Assisting certificate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s dental offices. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition and retention.

Career Opportunities

Dental Assistants sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare instrument and material tray setups for each patient procedure, obtain and maintain patients' dental records. During dental procedures, assistants work alongside the dentist to provide assistance. They also instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 14 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

DENA 1050Microbiology and Infection Control

3

DENA 1080Dental Anatomy

4

DENA 1340Dental Assisting I: General Chairside

6

DENA 1460Dental Practicum I

1