About
Dental assistants perform many tasks, ranging from patient care and taking X-rays to recordkeeping and scheduling appointments. Their duties vary by state and by the dentists’ offices where they work.
Graduates are radiology certified in Pennsylvania and are employed in general or specialty dental practices, hospitals and educational settings.
The program includes clinical experience in all phases of dentistry while rotating through departments at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and private dental offices.
Organization
White Mountains Community College - Littleton Academic Center
White Mountains Community College (WMCC) - Littleton, situated in Berlin, New Hampshire, is a distinguished part of the Community College System of New Hampshire. The Littleton campus is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible education tailored to the evolving business needs of New Hampshire. Since its inception in 1966, WMCC has offered a diverse array of associate degrees and certificate programs, equipping students with essential skills for the 21st-century job market and facilitating seamless transfers to four-year institutions.
The Littleton Academic Center prides itself on a student-centered approach and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention. It caters to students from the North Country region with a convenient location amidst the scenic White Mountains, offering courses in a variety of formats, including day, evening, and online, to accommodate diverse schedules. Programs cover numerous fields such as accounting, business administration, health sciences, and technical trades, focusing on a blend of theoretical and practical learning to empower students to thrive in their chosen career paths.