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Dental Assisting (DNTL)
Welcome to the Dental Assisting webpage!
The Registered Dental Assisting program, fully accredited by the California state board, prepares students for employment in all dental specialties and the following licenses: RDA, California X-ray, Coronal Polishing,Pit and Fissure Sealant, Infection control and California State Dental Practice Act.
Degrees & Certificates:
Major Area | Certificate | Associate Degree |
Dental Assisting |
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Pre-Dental Hygiene |
DO YOU PLAN TO START DENTAL ASSISTING THIS FALL?
BE SURE TO ENROLL IN THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
Fall
Course | Course Name |
DNTL 100 | ORIENTATION/DNTL CAREERS |
DNTL 101 | DENTAL ANATOMY |
DNTL 102 | CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING I |
DNTL 103 | RADIOGRAPHY FOR ASSTNTS |
DNTL 104 | CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING II |
DNTL 105 | DENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE |
Spring
Course | Course Name |
DNTL 107 | CORONAL POLISH |
DNTL 108 | PIT & FISSURE SEALANTS |
DNTL 111 | DNTL PHARM/ORAL PATHOL. |
DNTL 112 | OFFICE MANAGEMENT |
DNTL 115 | DENTAL SPECIALTIES |
DNTL 116 | SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXP |
Registration Information:
Consult the current schedule of classes for information about when these courses are offered.
Students register for classes online through WebReg. If you need assistance please feel free to contact Admissions & Records or review our WebReg Procedures.
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