Program Overview:

The Dental Assistant program aims to equip graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions as dental assistants. Dental assistants are trained in clinical and radiographic procedures, making their services valuable in various dental settings, including general dentistry offices, pediatric dentistry practices, orthodontic clinics, endodontic offices, dental schools, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments, dental laboratories, and dental insurance companies.

The program's objective is to provide students with both didactic theory and hands-on skills essential for success in entry-level positions within modern health and dental care settings. Students will learn diagnostic and procedural terminology relevant to dental examinations, procedures, and daily tasks. Additionally, students will study dental radiography, dental sciences, operative dentistry, laboratory procedures, dental anatomy and orthodontics, and dental health to prepare them for the dynamic field of dentistry and orthodontics.

Certification:

Upon completion of the program, including classroom training and an externship, students will be awarded a Dental Assistant diploma.