Dental Assistant Diploma

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The diploma program is designed for those individuals who want to be in the profession of dental assisting. This degree allows graduates to take the national board exam to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). The CDA credential will be the tool utilized to apply for a license in dental assisting (LDA) with the state of Nebraska. The LDA allows for continued growth within the profession of dental assisting by allowing licensed individuals to complete additional education in expanded duties within the dental assisting scope of practice.

Program General Education Requirements

(select one course from each GELO)
GELO #1: Oral Communication Credits: 3

GELO #5: Analytical, Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

FSDT 1350 - Basic Nutrition
Credits: 3

GELO #6: Career and Life Skills Credits: 3

Total: 9 hours

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 Assistant Diploma

Program General Education Requirements

Total: 9 hours

Dental Assisting Required Core Courses

Total: 37 hours

Total: 46 hours