Dental Assistant (with Expanded Duties), A.A.S.

Dental Assisting Required Core Courses

• DENT 1107 - Dental Concepts Credits: 2
• DENT 1108 - Dental Sciences Credits: 3.5
• DENT 1109 - Dental Materials Credits: 3.5
• DENT 1114 - Dental Procedures 1 Credits: 2.5 (8 week)
• DENT 1115 - Dental Procedures 2 Credits: 3 (8 week)
• DENT 1220 - Oral Prevention and Specialties Credits: 3
• DENT 1221 - Dental Foundations Credits: 3
• DENT 1314 - Clinical Education 1 Credits: 4.5
• DENT 1313 - Oral Radiography 1 Credits: 2.5 (8 week)
• DENT 1413 - Oral Radiography 2 Credits: 2 (8 week)
• DENT 1410 - Business Office Communication Credits: 2.5
• DENT 1414 - Clinical Education 2 Credits: 5

Dental Assisting

The AAS is a vocational degree with a focus on expanded duties or functions in the practice of Dental Assisting. Those individuals who have graduated from a CODA Dental Assisting Program, passed the CDA exam and become a Licensed Dental Assistant in Nebraska are eligible to complete this degree.

Associate Degree of Applied Science is a new program of study pending Post-Secondary Coordination Committee approval.

Program General Education Requirement

Associate of Applied Science (select one course from each GELO)

GELO #2: Written Communication Credits: 3

GELO #3: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Credits: 3

GELO #4: Global Awareness and Citizenship Credits: 3

In addition, one of the following courses below:

• HLTH 1050 - Dental Terminology
    
• OFFT 1150 - Basic Keyboarding
    
• BSAD 1010 - Microsoft Applications I
    

Dental Assisting Required Core Courses

Plus a combination of the Expanded Scope courses to equal a minimum of 2 hours

To be eligible for courses: must be a Nebraska Licensed Dental Assistant or by permission.

• DENT 1500 - Nitrous Oxide Administration Credits: 1
• DENT 1515 - Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics Credits: 1.5
• DENT 1530 - Pediatric Fixed Prosthodontics Credits: 1

Special Program Requirements

Special Program Requirements PRIOR to the START of Dental Assisting program

Submit at the time of completing application to the Health Sciences office (Room B-4):

1. Complete Health Statement (see form on program web page)
2. Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (HCP) by American Heart Association or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider by American Red Cross
3. Proof of prophylaxis (teeth cleaned) verification (within the last 6 months)
4. Complete current Tuberculosis Two-step skin test (see form on program web page)
5. General Education required courses grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 minimum
6. **Current health insurance policy is recommended

During the Program

1. A criminal background check will be required of each student in the 1st term of this program. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this CBC.
   Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
2. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. SCC will assess a non-refundable fee of $35 to student account.
3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to graduate from the program. All DENT courses completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.

Total: 60