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DENTAL ASSISTANT

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Description of legal and ethical responsibilities of the dental health care worker
  • General dental setting/office procedures
  • Principles of microbiology and disease prevention and infection control procedures
  • Anatomy and physiology as it relates to Dental functions
  • Record patient assessment data; use and knowledge of dental instruments and equipment
  • Pharmacology and anesthesia as they relate to dentistry


PREREQUISITES

  • High school diploma or G.E.D
  • Check with local state laws for any other requirements



PROGRAM HOURS

  • 240 contact hours (120 hours didactic and 120 hours externship)



INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

  • Dentist
  • Dental Assistant with 2 years of experience
  • Dental Hygienist with 2 years of experience



CERTIFICATION

  • Preparation of the Certified Dental Assistant Exam (CDA)
  • Additional practice hours will be required

 

PROGRAMS

• AESTHETIC LASER TECHNICIAN
• CARDIOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN
• CONTEMPORARY COMPOUNDING
• DENTAL ASSISTANT
• ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
• HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
• MEDICAL CODING & BILLING
• OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT
• PHARMACOLOGY
• PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
• PHLEBOTOMY
• STERILE COMPOUNDING
• VETERINARY ASSISTANT

WHAT IS A DENTAL ASSISITANT AND WHAT DO THEY DO?

  • Dental Assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in delivery of quality oral health care. 
  • Assist with and providing direct patient care, sterilizing instruments, taking impressions, and performing office management tasks. 
  • Offers variety and flexibility, with excellent working conditions and personal satisfaction.


EMPLOYERS

  • Dental offices
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Dental schools
  • Professional sales 

    • SALARY

  • $25,315 - $39,080/year*
    * depends on hours, location and experience