Our Dental Assisting Diploma program is your gateway to a fulfilling career as a Dental Assistant. Here's what you can expect:

Program Overview

Designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as Dental Assistants in various dental settings, this program covers a comprehensive range of dental assisting procedures. You'll receive instruction in chairside assisting, dental office administration, infection control, and common dental treatment procedures performed in dental settings.

Hands-On Learning

The program provides students with a well-rounded education, combining didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction. In addition to attending courses, students will engage in out-of-class assignments, which may include reading, exercises, problem-solving tasks, projects, research, papers, and presentations. Anticipate dedicating approximately two hours to out-of-class activities for every one hour of lecture.

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, you should be able to:

• Professionalism and Communication: Demonstrate the importance of professionalism, communication, and collaboration skills in a professional dental setting.

• Ethical Standards: Identify and describe the legal and ethical standards, guidelines, and regulations relevant to the dental field and dental assisting.

• Dental Assisting Skills: Explain the knowledge, skills, and professional behavior necessary to perform as a competent entry-level dental assistant in various settings.

• Administrative Proficiency: Explain and perform dental office administrative tasks effectively.

• Infection Control: Demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues, including bloodborne pathogens, as they relate to infection control and dentistry.

• Clinical Skills: Demonstrate the clinical skills, diagnostic procedures, and appropriate operational functions of dental assisting as defined by state and local regulations and/or licensure requirements.

• Safe Working Conditions: Demonstrate skills and attitudes that contribute to safe working conditions in the dental office.

• Radiography Proficiency: Expose, process, mount, and evaluate diagnostic dental radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.

If you're passionate about dentistry and aspire to become a Dental Assistant, our diploma program will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the dental profession. Join us today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in dental assisting!