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Dental Health Safety 10508101

1.00 credits

Dental

Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. CPR certification is a prerequisite; students will be required to show proof of certification before beginning the course. This course is a WTCS aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant programs. This course must be taken at NTC, no transfers, because the content of this course is specific for this program/site.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/13/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 – Jan 13 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 04:50 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 6 – Jan 13 Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:50 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates
#02DA Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/13/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 – Jan 13 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 04:50 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 6 – Jan 13 Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:50 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates
#03DH Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/13/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 – Jan 13 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 04:50 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 6 – Jan 13 Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:50 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Dental Assistant Clinical 31508306

3.00 credits

Dental

Students apply skills developed in Dental and General Anatomy, Dental Health Safety, Dental Chairside, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography and Dental Assistant Professional in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of core abilities (soft skills) and basic occupational skills. They will be able to collect diagnostic and treatment data, manage infection and hazard control, perform clinical supportive treatments (four handed dentistry, maintain instruments, etc.), take diagnostic radiographs, perform dental laboratory procedures, provide patient oral health instruction, assist in managing medical emergencies, model professional behaviors, ethics and appearance.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DA Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/16/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 Monday 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Feb 2 – Feb 9 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Mar 2 – Mar 16 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	View Rates

Dental Hygiene Process 3 10508112

5.00 credits

Dental

This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process II. In consultation with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type I, II and III patients and case type 0, I, II and III patients. Dental Hygiene Process III introduces root detoxification using hand and ultra-sonic instruments, laser bacterial reduction, selection of dental implant prophylaxis treatment options and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Students also adapt care plans in order to accommodate patients with special needs.

1 Course Section

Dental Hygiene Process IV 10508117

4.00 credits

Dental

This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process III. With feedback from the instructor, students manage all aspects of cases in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type 0, 1, 2, and 3 patients and for perio case type 0 I, II, and III patients. Emphasizes maximization of clinical efficiency and effectiveness. Prepares student dental hygienists to demonstrate their clinical skills in a formal examination situation.

1 Course Section

Dental Anxiety And Pain Management 10508118

2.00 credits

Dental

This course prepares the student dental hygienist to work within the scope of dental hygiene practice to manage anxiety and pain for dental patients. Students learn to prepare and administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide safely. The course also addresses the recommendation of alternative pain control measures.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Spring	Open	01/29/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 29 – Jan 30 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 04:50 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel Feb 6 – Feb 20 Friday 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	View Rates

EFDA Dental Procedures 10508121

3.00 credits

Dental

Learn how to perform the placement and finishing of restorative materials after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration. Includes the application of sealants and temporizations.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/20/2026 – 04/17/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 20 – Apr 17 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Feb 26 – Mar 12 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Mar 26 – Apr 16 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	View Rates