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    Nov 26, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Graduation Map: Dental Assisting, TC


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The Technical Certificate in Dental Assisting is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills for all areas of the modern dental office, including the dental operatory, laboratory and the business office. Upon successful progam completion, students are eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board certification and to apply for registration with the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

Degree Requirements

-The TC Dental Assisting is 43 credit hours and requires special program fees beyond current tuition and college fees.

-In general, you must have a grade of “C” or better to transfer courses to a four-year institution.

-The Dental Assisting Program requires you must have a grade of “C” or better to continue in the program.

-Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Semester One


Complete all 25 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  DENT 11003  Dental Science  3    
  DENT 12003  Biomedical Science 3    
  DENT 13003  Clinical Science I  3    
  DENT 14004  Chairside Assisting I 4    
  DENT 15004  Dental Materials I 4    
  DENT 16003  Dental Radiography I 3    
  DENT 17002  Preventive Dentistry 2    
  SPCH 10003  Speech Communication 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two


Complete all 18 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  DENT 21001  Dental Materials II 1    
  DENT 22001  Dental Radiography II 1    
  DENT 23003  Chairside Assisting II 3    
  DENT 24005  Clinical Science II 5    
  DENT 25008  Clinical Practice and Seminars 8    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 43 Credit Hours


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