The Dental Science courses at CPC provide students foundational and advanced skills of dental science career field, including dental vocabulary, identification of dental tools, and careers. Students learn about all aspects of the dental profession, including the various office and clinical responsibilities. Students learn about dental related careers such as Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant and Dental Laboratory Technician. Students also learn basic Anatomy & Physiology as it relates to dental science, which includes body systems, including the skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, nutrition, and digestion.

Second year students advance their skills and prepare with planning, organizing, and researching the vast career options in the dental industry. Students learn more advanced dental science vocabulary and are exposed to specialties in the dental field such as Orthodontics, Periodontics and Endodontics. Second year students may have the opportunity to visit and/or work in a dental office. Eligible second year students also can earn college credit after successful completion of the course.