DENTAL ASSISTING

The duties of the dental assistant are comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs a wide range of tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills.

(*Students are advised to complete a maximum of one semester at WSC before transferring.)

Suggested Courses: Credits

BIOL 115 Human Structure & Function ........................................ 3

BIOL 115L Human Structure & Function Lab ............................... 1

BIOL 202 Microbiology L/L ........................................................ 4

HPER 210 First Aid .................................................................. 1

PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology ....................................... 3

ENGL 105 Technical Communications ....................................... 3

*Williston State College offers one semester of general education/related courses for transfer to a Dental Assisting Program.

DENTAL HYGIENE

Dental hygienists work together with the dentist to meet the oral health needs of each patient. Dental hygienists are usually employed in general dental practices or in specialty practices. Williston State College offers one year of courses generally required for acceptance into a hygiene program.

(*Students are advised to complete a maximum of one year at WSC before transferring.)

Suggested Courses: Credits

* BIOL 220 Anatomy & Physiology I L/L ................................................. 4

* BIOL 221 Anatomy & Physiology II L/L ................................................ 4

BIOL 202 Microbiology L/L .................................................................... 4

* CHEM 115 Introductory Chemistry L/L ................................................. 4

or

CHEM 121 General Chemistry I L/L ........................................................ 5

* CHEM 116 Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry L/L ......................... 4

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ........................................ 3

* ENGL 110 College Composition I ........................................................ 3

ENGL 120 College Composition II .......................................................... 3

MATH 103 College Algebra ................................................................... 3

NUTR 240 Principles of Nutrition ........................................................... 3

PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology ................................................... 3

* One year of college courses are generally required before students are accepted into a hygiene program. Required course work includes: CHEM 115, CHEM 116, BIOL 220 & 221 and ENGL 110.

The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. For specific degree requirements, students should consult the catalog of the campus to which they intend to transfer.