Dental Assisting Program Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching didactic courses in the Dental Assisting program meets all three of the following criteria:1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and2. Is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or licensed dentist (DDS), and3. Has two years of directly related work experience.A qualified faculty member teaching laboratory and clinical courses in the Dental Assisting program meets both of the following criteria:1. Is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), and2. Has two years of directly related work experienceDENT 118 (Didactic and laboratory) Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching the lecture portion of DENT 118 meets the Dental Assisting program standard or all of the following three criteria:1. Is a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) or a Licensed Dental Hygienist (LDH) and2. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and3. Has two years of directly related work experience.DENT 128 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching DENT 128 meets the Dental Assisting program standard or both of the following criteria:1. Holds current certification in coronal polish and caries prevention, and2. Has two years of directly related work experience.DENT 122, 130 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching DENT 122 meets all of the following three criteria:1. Is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), and2. Holds a current Indiana State license in Dental Radiography, and3. Has two years of directly related work experience.DENT 132 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching DENT 132 meets all three of the following criteria:1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and2. Meets Dental Assisting program standard, and3. Has two years of directly related work experience4. Hold an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certificate