Program Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

508-101Dental Health Safety1Program student | Minimum grade of "C" required.Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards, and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. CPR certification is a prerequisite; students will be required to show proof of certification before beginning the course. This course is a WTCS aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assisting programs.

508-121EFDA Dental Procedures3Weeks 3-6 | Program student | Minimum grade of "C" required.Learn how to perform the placement and finishing of restorative materials after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration. Includes the application of sealants and temporizations.

508-122EFDA Preventative Procedures1Weeks 1-2 | Program student | Minimum grade of "C" required.Examine the role of the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary in WI. Learn how to provide preventative procedures performed by the EFDA including coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride, fluoride varnish, or similar dental topical agents.

508-123EFDA Prosthodontic Procedure2Weeks 7-8 | Program student | Minimum grade of "C" required.Learn how to perform dental prosthodontic procedures including adjustment of dentures and other removable oral appliances, impressions, packing cord, and removal of sutures and dressings.

508-124EFDA Clinical2Program student; 508-121 and 508-122 and 508-123 or concurrent with a "C" or better | Minimum grade of "C" required.Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary students apply skills developed in Preventative Procedures, Restorative Procedures, and Prosthodontic Procedures in a clinical setting with patients under the direct supervision of a dentist.

Choose 2 credits from the following:508-304Dental & General Anatomy2Program student; 508-101 or concurrent with a "C" or better | Minimum grade of "C" required.Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients.

TOTAL CREDITS:11