Dental Assistant

About this Course

A dental assistant works on the delivery of quality oral health care and is a big part of the dental care team. Responsibilities include performing tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills, assisting the dentist with the patient, developing dental radiographs (x-ray), collecting information about patients’ medical history, and assisting patients to feel comfortable when entering the office and during treatment. This 350-hour program is designed to prepare students for a career working as a dental assistant in the dental profession. Students will attend a clinical rotation during the program for a total of 150 hours. Topics include infection control, dental charting, preparing the patient, basic chairside assisting, dental instruments and handpieces, tray set-up and procedures, dental materials, and business administration procedures.

American Red CrossBasic Life Support included.

Students who sit for the National Exam need a high school diploma or GED.

Health form required and Covid-19 card/booster. 

Class meets Tuesday on campus, Thursday online (LRON)

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