General and Program Information

WHERE IS THE PROGRAM LOCATED ON CAMPUS?

The Dental Assisting offices and clinic are located in the George G. Tapper Health Sciences Building on the main GCCC campus (#11 on the Campus Map ). This building houses health sciences programs including associate degree nursing, respiratory care, surgical technology, dental hygiene, and emergency medical services. Extended campus sites for the DEAL Program are located in Leesburg and Marianna, Florida. Students may pick up program applications and current program information on the second floor of the George G. Tapper Health Sciences Building.

DENTAL ASSISTING CURRICULUM

The dental assisting curriculum includes content in dental sciences, dental assisting sciences, communication and expanded functions. Refer to the curriculum sequence for the specific course requirements.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

In the Traditional Program one class of twenty-four students is selected each year.  The DEAL Program selects twelve students per campus in the fall and spring terms with open enrollment in the summer. Students not selected are encouraged to enroll in general education courses while reapplying to the program in the following year.  Students should receive advising and counseling regarding their status and recommended courses by the Dental Assisting faculty. 

The Dental Assisting Program is a rigorous, full-time course of study that requires commitment, motivation and hard work.  All dental courses require at least a grade of "C" for successful completion and continuation in the program.  For a portion of their laboratory learning experience, it is necessary for students to practice on each other.  If, for any medical, dental or personal reason a student is unable to participate, it will be the student's responsibility to provide a patient for each of those sessions.