Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Spring 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits2PrerequisiteDA150 - Dental Assisting Program Orientation AND DA153 - Dental Assisting Science AND DA154 - Dental Assisting Materials and Duties AND DA155 - Dental Radiography AND DA156 - Dental Assisting Fundamentals (Chairside) AND DA156C - Dental Assisting Fundamentals Clinical Laboratory Experience Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionA continuation of introductory biomedical science as applicable to dental assisting. Preventative patient education is emphasized. Oral pathology, nutrition, and pharmacology are examined. Customary terms and proper vocabulary are practiced in preparation for clinical competency in patient care. Note: Admittance in the program is required and all fall semester pre-requisites courses must be successfully completed with a 75% or above to progress to spring semester cohort.Usually HeldThu 8:30am–10:35am