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Dental Health Safety 10508101

1.00 credits

Dental

$200.04

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 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 7 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 12 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 13 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	$200.04
#02DA Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/13/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 7 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 12 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 13 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	$200.04
#03DH Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/13/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 7 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 12 Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski Jan 13 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Janis Ciskowski	$200.04

Dental Hygiene Clinic Review - DHP3 47508439

0.40 credits

Dental

$75.00

Provides a review of advanced level clinical and treatment sequencing. Topics include infection control protocol practice, peer instrumentation, radiographic application on a manikin, previous course content review, as well as ethical practice in the clinic environment. Learners will participate in a timed peer prophy. This course requires successful completion of Dental Hygiene Process 2.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD002 Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/07/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 – Jan 7 Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Debra Koziel	$75.00

Dental Hygiene Clinic Review - DHP2 47508438

0.40 credits

Dental

$75.00

This course provides a review of introductory level clinical and treatment sequencing. Topics include infection control protocol practice, peer instrumentation, radiographic application on a manikin, as well as ethical practice in the clinic environment. Learners will participate in components of a timed peer prophy. This course requires successful completion of Dental Hygiene Process 1.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD002 Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 01/07/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 – Jan 7 Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Jana Swenson	$75.00

Dental Hygiene Process 3 10508112

5.00 credits

Dental

$1,312.52

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 Chairside 31508302

5.00 credits

Dental

$1,169.31

Prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology and restorations and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques and dental procedures, using lay terminology.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01DA Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 20 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner Jan 27 – May 20 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 2045 - Classroom - MA - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Susan Pernsteiner	$1,169.31

Dental Hygiene Process 4 10508117

4.00 credits

Dental

$800.16

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