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.
This workforce training certificate consists of the following course:
- HTH-8300 Dental Assistant
Upon successful completion of course and grade verification, students will receive the certificate of completion within 2-3 weeks. Must be 18 years of age or older and in good health.
Organization
College of Southern Maryland - Regional Hughesville Campus
The College of Southern Maryland Regional Hughesville Campus in Washington DC offers a variety of programs, including the Certified Nursing Assistant program. The campus is directed by Richard Fleming, who is committed to providing students with the best educational experience possible. The college also offers a variety of other programs, such as business, engineering, and computer science, to meet the needs of its diverse student body.