About
Dental assistants perform different types of patient care, office duties, and laboratory duties. On a typical day, a dental assistant who delivers patient care will: make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain dental records; hand instruments and materials to dentists; sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care; and much more. With further education, students can become Registered Dental Hygienists who clean teeth and examine oral areas.
Organization
College of Southern Maryland - La Plata Campus
College of Southern Maryland
Based in La Plata, MD, the College of Southern Maryland is a public regional community college committed to providing affordable post-secondary education and workforce development. It offers diverse programs across three campuses and specialty centers, emphasizing flexible learning options including weekend, evening, online, and hybrid courses, which allow students to complete degrees at their own pace. The college aims to enhance lives and enrich the region through accessible, high-quality instruction and services, supporting students' personal and professional growth and empowering all to succeed in an inclusive, student-centered community.
Highlights:
- Flexible learning options, including weekend, evening, online, and hybrid courses
- Affordable post-secondary education and workforce development
- Diverse programs across three campuses and specialty centers
- Strong community connections
- Empowers all to succeed in an inclusive, student-centered community