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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 & General Anatomy 31508304

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DA Fall	Open	08/27/2026 – 12/10/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel Oct 1 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel Oct 29 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel Nov 12 – Nov 19 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel Dec 10 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/27/2026 – 12/10/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Oct 1 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Oct 29 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Nov 12 – Nov 19 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Dec 10 Thursday 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM 1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	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 1 10508105

4.00 credits

Dental

Introduces Dental Hygiene students to the basic technical/clinical skills required of practicing Dental Hygienists including use of basic dental equipment, examination of patients and procedures within the dental unit. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students integrate hands-on skills with entry-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The course also reinforces the application of Dental Health Safety skills.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/15/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Aug 25 – Dec 15 Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Dental Lab Pod 3 - 1009 - Dental Lab Janis Ciskowski Aug 25 – Dec 15 Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Dental Lab Pod 4 - 1009 - Dental Lab Janis Ciskowski	View Rates

Dental Hygiene Process 2 10508106

4.00 credits

Dental

This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists began developing in Dental Hygiene Process 1. Under the direct supervision of an instructor, students apply patient care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills to provide comprehensive care for calculus case type 1 and 2 patients and perio case patients.

1 Course Section

Dental Materials 10508113

2.00 credits

Dental

Prepares dental auxiliary students to handle and prepare dental materials such as liners, bases, cements, amalgam, resin restorative materials, gypsum products and impression materials. They also learn to take alginate impressions on manikins and clean removable appliances. This course is aligned to serve students in the Dental Hygienist Associate Degree and Dental Assistant Technical Diploma programs.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DH Fall	Open	08/27/2026 – 12/10/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 10 Thursday 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aleena Lepak	View Rates
#02DA Fall	Open	08/27/2026 – 12/10/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 10 Thursday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Aleena Lepak	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