Dental Assisting
Diploma
What You’ll Learn
Forsyth Tech’s dental assisting and dental hygiene programs offer a comprehensive education that combines classroom instruction and clinical experience. Students gain the skills and knowledge required to excel as dental assistants or dental hygienists, including patient preparation, X-ray procedures, cleanings, infection control, communication, and office management. Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities in the dental field with the potential for certification or licensure.
Outcomes
- Proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Knowledge
- Multi-tasking
- Anatomy
- Understanding
- Expertise
- Organization
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
BIO 163: Basic Anat & Physiology
ACredit Hours: 5
DEN 100: Basic Orofacial Anatomy
Credit Hours: 2
DEN 101: Preclinical Procedures
Credit Hours: 7
DEN 111: Infection/Hazard Control
Credit Hours: 2
DEN 112: Dental Radiography
Credit Hours: 3
DEN 102: Dental Materials
Credit Hours: 4
DEN 103: Dental Sciences
Credit Hours: 2
DEN 104: Dental Health Education
Credit Hours: 3
DEN 106: Clinical Practice I
RCredit Hours: 6
DEN 105: Practice Management
Credit Hours: 2
DEN 107: Clinical Practice II
RCredit Hours: 5
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150: General Psychology (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Lab Technician
- Dental Office Administration
Visit us today!
Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103