The Dental Assistant program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for a successful career as a Dental Assistant within the healthcare community. The program prepares students to work in both clinical and administrative areas of dental offices.
Gain the knowledge and hands-on practice needed to work alongside dentists in delivering care to patients. You’ll get the opportunity to prepare tray setups and work with dental instruments and materials. You’ll learn the basics of x-ray filming, oral healthcare, dental lab techniques, and other chairside assisting techniques.
Students will also obtain the skills needed to work in an administrative capacity within the dental office.
The program concludes with an externship to a local dental facility to provide real-world working experience.