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Dental Assisting

Degrees Offered

Required courses and specifics about degrees offered in this program

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Faculty

Terri Anderson
(218) 333-6658
terri.anderson@ntcmn.edu

Julie Dokken
(218) 333-6657
julie.dokken@ntcmn.edu

Gainful Employment Information

Dental Assisting (AAS)

Degree Requirements

College Readiness Courses: A learner may be required to enroll in college readiness courses in reading, writing and math. A learner's scores on the Accuplacer assessment will determine enrollment in college readiness courses. The purpose of college readiness courses is to prepare learners for the demands of a college-level curriculum. Credits may vary.

Course # Course Name Credit
Total Credits: 60
Select one from options listed
BIOL 2252 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 or
BIOL 2221 Microbiology 3
Required Courses
ENGL 1111 College Writing I 3
PSYC 1105 General Psychology 3
SPCH 1110 Intro to Public Speaking 3
BIOL 1131 Nutrition 2
HPER 1410 First Aid / CPR 1
DENT 1100 Biomaterials 3
DENT 1112 Dental Anatomy 2
DENT 1114 Dental Radiology 4
DENT 1120 Dental Pharmacology 2
DENT 1122 Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence 1
DENT 1130 Dental Prac Management 1
DNAS 1106 Biodental Science 3
DNAS 1112 Clinical Assisting I 4
DNAS 1126 Clinical Assisting Specialties 4
DNAS 1132 Credentialing Exam Preparation 1
DNAS 1134 Clinical Affiliation 7
DNAS 1136 Advanced Functions 7
General Education Electives 6

Technology Requirements

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