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Program Overview
CSM's Dental Assisting program is a two semester program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The program provides a comprehensive education in clinical dental assisting as preparation to sit for both the State (Registered Dental Assistant) and National (Certified Dental Assisting ) examinations. Clinical experience is arranged at the University of California San Francisco, School of Dentistry, and in various dental offices in local area.
Program Requirements
| Required Core Courses: 37.5 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| DENT 701 | Dental Science I | 3 units |
| DENT 702 | Dental Science II | 3 units |
| DENT 703 | Allied Health Communication | 1 unit |
| DENT 721 | Dental Materials I | 3 units |
| DENT 722 | Dental Materials II | 2 units |
| DENT 730 | Occupational Safety and Infection Control in Dentistry | 1.5 units |
| DENT 740 | Chairside Assisting I | 3 units |
| DENT 742 | Chairside Assisting II | 3 units |
| DENT 749 | Preclinical Dental Science Laboratory | 1 unit |
| DENT 751 | Dental Clinic | 1.5 units |
| DENT 753 | Dental Assisting Clinical Practice | 5 units |
| DENT 763 | Dental Radiology | 2 units |
| DENT 770 | Dental Office Procedures | 2.5 units |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| COMM 130 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 units |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
