Dental Assisting
The Dental Assistant Program prepares students for the clinical procedures and administrative duties necessary to work in a dentist's office. The successful student will become qualified to perform clinical tasks and handle administrative responsibilities under the direction of a dentist. Students will learn clinical skills such as patient preparation, assisting with patient examinations, equipment set up/sterilization, and laboratory testing.
FAQs
What can I do when I graduate?
Chairside Assistant
Hospital Assistant
Oral Surgical Assistant
Laboratory Assistant
Health Department
Orthodontic Assistant
What would I do in this class?
Patient Preparation
Chairside Assisting
Laboratory Skills
Vital Signs
Radiology
Instrument Prep
Office Procedures/Medical Records
Anatomy & Physiology
What can I do with further training?
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)
DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine)