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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.

  Rice Lake, Superior

  Fall 2026

• 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, Superior

  Fall 2026

• Dental Office Management Undergraduate | 2 Credits

  CATALOG #10508120

  Prepares dental auxiliary students to manage telephones, appointments, recall systems, and inventory. Students also develop the skills needed to process accounts receivable and payable, collections, and third party reimbursements. Students use dental software programs. PREREQUISITES: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508103 Dental Radiography, 10508113 Dental Materials, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy, 31508302 Dental Chairside, 31508306 Dental Assistant Clinical, 31508307 Dental Assistant Professionalism (all first semester classes) COREQUISITES: 31508308 Dental Chairside Advanced, 31508309 Dental Laboratory Procedures, 31508310 Dental Radiography – Advanced, and 31508311 Dental Assistant Clinical – Adv

  Online

  Spring 2026

• 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, Superior

  Fall 2026

• 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, Superior

  Fall 2026

• 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 2026

• 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.

  Online

  Fall 2026

• Dental Chairside Advanced Undergraduate | 5 Credits

  CATALOG #31508308

  Prepares dental assistant students to adapt chairside skills to assisting with dental specialties as they are performed in general practice. Focuses on pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics. Students will also develop the ability to assist with sealants, perform coronal polishing, and apply topical fluoride and topical anesthetics. PREREQUISITES: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508103 Dental Radiography, 10508113 Dental Materials, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy, 31508302 Dental Chairside, 31508306 Dental Assistant Clinical, 31508307 Dental Assistant Professional (all first semester classes) COREQUISITES: 10508120 Dental Office Management, 31508309 Dental Laboratory Procedures, 31508310 Dental Radiography – Advanced, and 31508311 Dental Assistant Clinical – Adv

  Rice Lake

  Spring 2026

• Dental Laboratory Procedures Undergraduate | 4 Credits

  CATALOG #31508309

  Prepares Dental Assistant students to produce alginate impressions and fabricate diagnostic models, oral appliances, temporary restorations, and custom trays. Students also polish oral appliances. Prerequisites: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508103 Dental Radiography, 10508113 Dental Materials, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy, 31508302 Dental Chairside, 31508306 Dental Assistant Clinical, 31508307 Dental Assistant Professional. Corequisites: 10508120 Dental Office Management, 31508308 Dental Chairside Advanced, 31508310 Dental Radiography – Advanced, and 31508311 Dental Assistant Clinical – Adv

  Rice Lake

  Spring 2026

• Dental Radiography - Advanced Undergraduate | 1 Credit

  CATALOG #31508310

  Builds on principles and skills developed in Dental Radiography. Dental Assisting students produce full mouth series, extra-oral and specialized images on adult and child patients. Emphasis is placed on protection against radiation exposure risks. Students will also produce, mount, and evaluate images of diagnostic quality. In addition, they will use images to explain dental health and treatment plans to patients. Prerequisites: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508103 Dental Radiography, 10508113 Dental Materials, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy, 31508302 Dental Chairside, 31508306 Dental Assistant Clinical, 31508307 Dental Assistant Professional. Corequisites: 10508120 Dental Office Management, 31508308 Dental Chairside Advanced, 31508309 Dental Laboratory Procedures, and 31508311 Dental Assistant Clinical – Adv

  Rice Lake

  Spring 2026

• Dental Assistant Clinical-Adv Undergraduate | 2 Credits

  CATALOG #31508311

  Dental Assisting students apply skills developed in Dental Chairside - Advanced, Dental Lab Procedures, Dental Radiography - Advanced, and Dental Office Procedures in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of core abilities and basic and advanced occupational skills. Prerequisites: 10508101 Dental Health Safety, 10508103 Dental Radiography, 10508113 Dental Materials, 10508304 Dental and General Anatomy, 31508302 Dental Chairside, 31508306 Dental Assistant Clinical, 31508307 Dental Assistant Professional. Corequisites: 10508120 Dental Office Management, 31508308 Dental Chairside Advanced, 31508309 Dental Laboratory Procedures, 31508310 Dental Radiography Advanced.

  Rice Lake

  Spring 2026