Program Details

Program Name

Dental Therapy

Program Website

Institution

Northcentral Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00101_00149

Format

In-Person

Program Description

The Dental Therapy Program offers comprehensive training in preventive and restorative dental care, focusing on oral health promotion and disease prevention. Students learn a range of skills including oral examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and minor restorative procedures under the supervision of licensed dentists, preparing them to work in underserved communities and support overall dental health initiatives. Dental therapists work in dental shortage areas or in settings where at least 50 percent of the patient base consists of certain specified populations. As a prerequisite to program enrollment, an applicant must: be a graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) be licensed as a Dental Hygienist by the Wisconsin State Board of Dental Examiners hold certification in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide administration as granted by the State of Wisconsin DSPS hold valid CPR/AED certification Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

Combination of Education and Course(s)

This Program is Offered

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Duration

This program takes approximately 28 hours per week for 112 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Application Deadline

Contact admissions@ntc.edu

Related Occupations

Dental Hygienists

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Not Assessed

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Associate degree

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$14,730.94

Books

$0.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Description of Other Fees

Additional Costs of Books, Supplies/Materials and/or Other Fees may apply.

Total Cost

$14,730.94

Refund Policy

Refund Policy can be viewed on NTC's website at https://www.ntc.edu/policies/refunds

Covers the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025

This program is offered at the following location(s) for in-person instruction:

Wausau Main Campus

1000 W. Campus Drive
Wausau, Wisconsin 54401

Program Contact(s)

NTC Admissions

Admissions
admissions@ntc.edu
(715) 675-3331 Ext 0

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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