The Dental Assisting accredited program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s dental offices. The Dental Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of dental assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Dental Assisting diploma and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination.
Ogeechee Technical College, Screven campus, is a technical college in Statesboro, Georgia. Its occupational training includes Automotive Technology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Cosmetology, Cybersecurity, and Dental Assistant programs, among others. The college also offers training in medical assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, pharmacy technology, practical nursing, and medical office support. Academic resources include online learning, articulation agreements, and a work ethics program. The college supports economic development through apprenticeship training, contract training, customized employee training, industrial maintenance training, and FANUC Robotics Training. Continuing education includes American Heart, BLS, and CPR training, driver's education, forklift training, personal enrichment, and professional development.