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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
#02 Summer	Open	06/02/2025 – 07/31/2025	06/09/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus Wausau Off Campus	Jun 2 Monday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Jun 2 – Jul 31 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Susan Pernsteiner Jun 9 – Jun 16 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Jul 7 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Jul 21 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	View Rates

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 08/12/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 8 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 11 Monday 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM 4036 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 11 – Aug 12 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates
#02DA Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 08/12/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 8 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 11 Monday 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM 4036 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 11 – Aug 12 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Dental Assistant Professional 31508307

1.00 credits

Dental

Prepares dental assistant students for professional success in a dental practice or another dental health care environment. Students develop professional appearance and image. More importantly, they learn to work within ethical guidelines and legal frameworks. In preparation for entering the work force, dental assistants customize or develop their portfolios and lay out an on-going professional development plan.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DA Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	View Rates

Periodontology 10508108

3.00 credits

Dental

Prepares student dental hygienists to assess the periodontal health of patients, plan prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and to evaluate the effectiveness of periodontal treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of the signs and causes of periodontal disease and on selection of treatment modalities that minimize risk and restore periodontal health.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Dental Radiography 10508103

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares dental auxiliary students to operate radiographic equipment and expose bitewing, periapical, extra oral, and occlusal images. Emphasis is placed on protection against x-ray hazards. Students also produce, mount, and evaluate dental images for diagnostic value. This course also provides the background in radiographic theory required for students to make informed decisions and adjustments.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 16 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Aug 25 – Dec 16 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	View Rates
#02DA Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 16 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson Aug 25 – Dec 16 Monday 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	View Rates

General & Oral Pathology 10508111

3.00 credits

Dental

Prepares the student dental hygienist to determine when to consult, treat or refer clients with various disease, infection or physiological conditions. Students learn to recognize the signs, causes and implications of common pathological conditions including inflammatory responses, immune disorders, genetic disorders, developmental disorders of tissues and cysts, oral tissue trauma and neoplasm of the oral cavity.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aleena Lepak	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.

2 Course Sections

Dental Pharmacology 10508114

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares student dental hygienists to select safe and effective patient premedication and within the scope of dental hygiene practice. Students will also learn to recognize potential pharmacological contraindications for specific patients and to take measures to avoid negative impact or alert other members of the dental team to possible negative impact.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates
#02CC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM Colby Community College - Kansas - Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Community Dental Health 10508115

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares the Dental Hygienist student to play a proactive role in improving the dental health of community members of all ages. Students perform and interpret dental health research to determine community dental health needs. They also participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of a community dental health program.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 8 – Dec 15 Monday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Tanya Ponik	View Rates
#02CC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Colby Community College - Kansas	Sep 8 – Dec 15 Monday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM Colby Community College - Kansas - Tanya Ponik	View Rates

Cariology 10508109

1.00 credits

Dental

Focuses on the characteristics and contributing factors of dental decay. Dental Hygiene students help patients minimize caries risk by developing treatment plans, communicating methods to patients and evaluating treatment results.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	View Rates