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• Dental Radiography Undergraduate | 2 Credits

  CATALOG #10508103

  Prepares dental auxiliary students to operate radiographic equipment and expose bitewing, periapical, extra oral, and occlusal images. Emphasis is placed on protection against x-ray hazards. Students also produce, mount, and evaluate dental images for diagnostic value. This course also provides the background in radiographic theory required for students to make informed decisions and adjustments. Corequisites: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy, 10508113 Dental Materials,31508306 Dental Assistant Clinical, and 31508302 Dental Chairside.

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• Dental Materials Undergraduate | 2 Credits

  CATALOG #10508113

  Prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum products, and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on manikins and clean removable appliances. This course is aligned to serve students in the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant programs. COREQUISITES: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 31508302 Dental Chairside, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy 10508103 Dental Radiography and 31508306 Dental Assistant Clinical.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• Dental and General Anatomy Undergraduate | 2 Credits

  CATALOG #10508304

  Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Dental Assistant program or Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program and COREQUISITE: 10508101 Dental Health Safety.

  Rice Lake

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• Dental Chairside Undergraduate | 5 Credits

  CATALOG #31508302

  Prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology, and restorations and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration, and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques, and dental procedures, using lay terminology. Throughout the course, students will apply decoding strategies to the correct use and interpretation of dental terminology. COREQUISITES: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy, 10508113 Dental Materials, and 10508103 Dental Radiography and 31508306 Dental Assistant Clinical.

  Rice Lake

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• Dental Assistant Clinical Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #31508306

  Students apply skills developed in Dental and General Anatomy, Dental Health Safety, Dental Chairside, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography, and Professionalism in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of core abilities and basic occupational skills. BLS Basic Life Support certification is a prerequisite; students will be required to show proof of certification before beginning the course. COREQUISITES: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy, 31508302 Dental Chairside, 10508113 Dental Materials, 10508103 Dental Radiography and 31508307 Dental Assistant Professional.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• Dental Assistant Professional Undergraduate | 1 Credit

  CATALOG #31508307

  Prepares dental assistant students for entering the workforce. Students develop professional appearance and prepare a resume, cover letter, and professional development plan. Students learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal frameworks. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Dental Assistant program.

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