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This format is for the student who is not employed in a dental office. Program entry only
in the Fall of each year.
• Attend classes on-campus at WCC.
• All classes will have online access to Blackboard (a web-based delivery system).
• Students will enroll in clinical practice classes that will provide clinical
and laboratory experience on-campus.
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Pathway I - Option A
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First
Semester
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(15)
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DEN 102
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Managing Safe Practice in Dentistry
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1
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DEN 106
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Biomedical Science for Dental Assistants
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2
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DEN 107
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Oral Anatomy
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2
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DEN 109
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Oral Hygiene
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1
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DEN 108
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Dental Radiography
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1
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DEN 110
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Basic Clinical Dental Assisting
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4
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DEN 112
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Dental Materials
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4
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Second
Semester
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(14)
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DEN 119
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Dental Nutrition
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1
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DEN 120
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Oral Diagnosis
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1
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DEN 128
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Radiography Practicum
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1
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DEN 129
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Oral Pathology and Dental Therapeutics
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2
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DEN 130
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Oral Diagnosis/Clinical Practicum
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2
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DEN 131
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Principles of Dental Specialties
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4
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ENG 111 or
BMG 207
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English or Communications Elective
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3 or 4
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Third
Semester
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(9)
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DEN 202
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Advanced Clinical Practice
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2
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DEN 204
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Advanced Functions
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4
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DEN 212
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Dental Practice Management
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3
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Total Credit Hours
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38 or 39
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PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid high school diploma or GED. Applications may be accepted prior to high school graduation
or GED completion.
- Students must register for and complete the Introduction to Online Learning course.
A link to online registration for this course appears under the heading "Want to Apply?"
Although students are given 5 weeks to complete this course, it is often
completed in as little as 15 hours. The course is not subject to standard tuition rates, and
the cost is minimal. WCC considers it an important step to help ensure success in completing
your online coursework.
- It is recommended that applicants have completed the following high school
courses or equivalent WCC courses with a grade of "C" or better:
- One year of high school biology or BIO 101 (Concepts of Biology).
- One semester of high school computer literacy, or CIS 100 or an equivalent course.
- Admission to the Dental Assisting program is contingent upon students declaring that
they have specific physical and cognitive abilities. (See Declaration Form). WCC reserves the right
to request that students successfully demonstrate the specific cognitive and physical abilities related
to the Dental Assisting program.
CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Program courses are sequential and complemented with appropriate support courses. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better in order to graduate from this program.
Students must demonstrate a proficiency in computer usage or complete a computer course prior to enrolling in DEN 212 (Dental Practice Management).
A current CPR card is required prior to enrolling in DEN 130
COMPUTER/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
Click to identify computer/software requirements to complete course work in this pathway.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
If you want to know more about the program contact:
Deidre Green at 734-973-3332 or
If you have questions about the forms and admission process contact:
Health Admissions at 734-973-3596 or
WANT TO APPLY?
1. Fill out the online Admissions Application
2. Register and complete the
Introduction to Online Learning.
3. Download the following forms, fill them out and submit them by US mail. You will need
Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF forms. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat
Reader, you can download it for free from
Adobe.
a. Pathway I Option A "TO DO" List
b. Admission/Registration Information Form
c. Declaration of Specific Physical and Cognitive Abilities
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