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Advanced Dental Health Safety 10508201

1.00 credits

Dental

Explore advanced infection control measures, occupational safety protocols, and regulatory compliance standards relevant to the dental therapy profession. Students defend the dental profession's ethical standards. This course delves into advanced principles and practices of dental health safety within the context of dental therapy practice.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/06/2026 – 08/11/2026	08/04/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 6 – Aug 7 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aug 10 – Aug 11 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)	View Rates

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 Fall	Open	08/27/2026 – 12/11/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Aug 28 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel Sep 4 – Dec 11 Friday 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM Dental Lab Pod 1 - 1009 - Dental Lab Debra Koziel Sep 4 – Dec 11 Friday 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM Dental Lab Pod 2 - 1009 - Dental Lab Debra Koziel	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.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/06/2026 – 08/11/2026	08/04/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 6 – Aug 7 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 10 – Aug 11 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates
#02DA Fall	Open	08/06/2026 – 08/11/2026	08/04/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 6 – Aug 7 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 10 – Aug 11 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	View Rates
#03DH Fall	Open	08/06/2026 – 08/11/2026	08/04/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 6 – Aug 7 Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 10 – Aug 11 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	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 Therapy Basic Sciences 10508203

3.00 credits

Dental

Examine developmental disorders, systemic disorders, oral benign/malignant tumors, odontogenic disorders, infections, immunologically mediated diseases, and genetic disorders. Discuss periodontological topics including: classifications, systemic effects of periodontitis, analyzing clinical data, treatment modalities, surgical periodontics, and other periodontal interventions. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/28/2026 – 12/11/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 28 – Dec 11 Friday 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM 2016A - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aug 28 – Dec 11 Friday 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Dental Lab Pod 5 - 1009 - Dental Lab Aug 28 – Dec 11 Friday 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Dental Lab Pod 6 - 1009 - Dental Lab	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 Fall	Open	09/17/2026 – 11/06/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 17 – Nov 6 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Sep 17 – Nov 6 Thursday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	View Rates

EFDA Preventative Procedures 10508122

1.00 credits

Dental

Examine the role of the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary in Wisconsin. Learn how to provide preventative procedures performed by the EFDA including coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride, fluoride varnish, or similar dental topical agents.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/28/2026 – 09/11/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 28 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Sep 4 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Sep 11 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	View Rates

EFDA Prosthodontic Procedures 10508123

2.00 credits

Dental

Learn how to perform dental prosthodontic procedures including adjustment of dentures and other removable oral appliances, impressions, packing cord, and removal of sutures and dressings.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/13/2026 – 12/11/2026	10/24/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 13 – Dec 11 Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	View Rates