About

The Dental Assisting program prepares you to assist a dentist at chair side, perform receptionist and clinical functions, and carry out selected dental laboratory work as a dental assistant. You will gain knowledge and skills in:

  • Dental terminology
  • Preventative and oral health education
  • Oral and dental anatomy
  • Digital dental radiography
  • Dental procedures
  • Computerized charting and record keeping
  • Dental equipment and materials
  • Infection control

Organization

Hawkeye Community College Main Campus

Hawkeye Community College is a community college serving Waterloo, Iowa, through its Main Campus. The college trains people for automotive technology, CNA, CDL-A, cybersecurity, dental assistant, EMT, medical assistant, nursing, practical nursing, network administration, and veterinary assistant careers. It also provides liberal arts transfer planning and programs connected with agriculture, arts, business, construction trades, education, health science and services, information technology, manufacturing and engineering, and public services. Hawkeye offers degree programs, short-term training, continuing education, adult education, and workforce training for businesses. Its transfer programming is designed to prepare students for four-year colleges and universities in Iowa and across the region. The college also provides college-credit opportunities for high school students and supports adult students seeking career changes or additional skills.

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Location

1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701

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