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Dental Assisting, Associate of Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DNTA 1311Dental Science

3
DNTA 1401Dental Materials

4
DNTA 1315Chairside Assisting

3
DNTA 1345Preventive Dentistry

3
DNTA 1202Communication and Behavior in Dental Office

2
DNTA 1305Dental Radiology

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DNTA 1341Dental Laboratory Procedures

3
DNTA 1353Dental Assisting Applications

3
DNTA 1166Practicum (or Field Experience) - Dental Assistant

1
DNTA 1347Advanced Dental Science

3
DNTA 1349Dental Radiology in the Clinic

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DNTA 2250Advanced Dental Assisting Applications (Capstone)

2
DNTA 2252Advanced Dental Radiology

2
DNTA 1167Practicum (or Field Experience) - Dental Assistant

1

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DNTA 2166Practicum (or Field Experience) - Dental Assistant

1
DNTA 1251Dental Office Management

2

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3
ITSC 1309Integrated Software Applications I

3
Core Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

Sixth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Core Mathematics Core Elective

3
ENGL 1302Composition II

3
Core Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3
Core Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.