Dental Assistant Diploma

Program General Education Requirements

(select one course from either GELO )

GELO #1: Speech Communication Credits: 3

• SPCH 1110 - Public Speaking
   
  OR
• SPCH 1090 - Fundamentals of Human Communication
    
  OR
• SPCH 2810 - Business and Professional Communication
    

GELO #2: Written Communication Credits: 3

• ENGL 1010 English Composition I    
  OR
• ENGL 1010H Composition I Honors   
  ​​​​​​​OR
• ENGL 1110 Business Communications  

AND

• ACFS 1015 Success@SCC   Credits: 1

Dental Assisting Required Core Courses

• DENT 1107 - Dental Concepts Credits: 2
• DENT 1108 - Dental Sciences Credits: 2.5
• DENT 1109 - Dental Materials Credits: 3
• DENT 1116 - Dental Procedures Credits: 4.5
• DENT 1221 - Dental Foundations Credits: 2
• DENT 1222 - Oral Hygiene Credits: 2
• DENT 1223 - Dental Specialties Credits: 1.5
• DENT 1315 - Oral Radiography Credits: 4
• DENT 1316 - Clinical Education 1 Credits: 2.5
• DENT 1410 - Business Office Communication Credits: 1.5
• DENT 1415 - Clinical Education Seminar Credits: 1
• DENT 1416 - Clinical Education 2 Credits: 5.5

Special Program Requirements

1. Submit copy of a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card. See program admission checklist for specific CPR requirements.
2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
3. Submit a completed Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
4. A criminal background check will be required of each student in 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 accessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
5. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at SCC requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. A non-refundable fee of $35 will be accessed for the drug screen.
6. Proof of current dental prophylaxis (teeth cleaned) verfication (within the last 6 months).
7. General Education required courses grade-point average (GPA) of a 2.5 minimum.

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: 36 hours