Program Description:  The Dental Assisting accredited program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's dental offices. The Dental Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of dental assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Dental Assisting diploma and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination. 
 
The Dental Assisting program, Savannah Campus, is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.  The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL  60611. The Commission’s web address is:  http://www.ada.org/100.aspx.
NOTE: Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
 
Program Length:                       (4 terms)                                                         56 Semester Credits
  
Competitive Admission Requirements:
This program utilizes a competitive admissions process. Click here for additional information.

Stephanie Derfus
email:  sderfus@savannahtech.edu
phone:  912-443-5812
office:  2102M
 Heather Valentine
email:  hvalentine@savannahtech.edu
phone:  912-443-5721
office:  2136D

Admission Requirements:
  • Must have been admitted to STC as regular admission student
  • Must be at least 17 years of age
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development Diploma
  •   Student must be at least 18 years of age when DENA 1390 is taken
Basic Skills Courses:
Course Number
* ENGL1010
* MATH 1012
* PSYC 1010
 Course Name
Fundamentals of English
Foundations of Mathematics
Basic Psychology
 Hours
3
3
3

Fundamental Courses:
Course Number
ALHS 1040
COMP 1000
 Course Name
Introduction to Health Care
Introduction to Computers
 Hours
3
3
Occupational Courses:

Course Number
DENA 1010
DENA 1080
DENA 1050
DENA 1340
DENA 1350
DENA 1070
DENA 1030
DENA 1390
DENA 1090
DENA 1400
DENA 1460
DENA 1470
DENA 1480

 Course Name
Basic Human Biology
Dental Biology
Microbiology and Infection Control
Dental Assisting I
Dental Assisting II:  Specialties & EFDA
Oral Pathology and Therapeutics
Preventive Dentistry
Dental Radiography
Dental Assisting National Board Exam Preparation
Dental Practice Management
Dental Practicum I
Dental Practicum II
Dental Practicum III

 Hours
1
5
2
6
7
2
2
4
2
3
1
1
5
Courses marked with an * must be completed prior to progression into the occupational courses.

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