The Dental Assisting program prepares students in three essential areas—chair side assisting, basic dental laboratory, and business administration. Curriculum includes radiology, business administrative procedures, preventive dentistry, diet and nutrition, oral pathology, first aid and dental emergencies, dental specialties, operative procedures, dental anatomy, microbiology and sterilization, ethics, and human relations. Job prospects for dental assistants should be excellent. This career is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations through 2012.
Program Highlights
| Dental Assistant Orientation | Dental Anatomy |
| Infection Control and Hazards Management | General Health |
| Emergency Procedures | Preventive Dental Assisting Procedures |
| Chairside Assistance | Dental Specialties |
| Dental Laboratory Procedures | Dental Office Procedures |
| Radiographic Procedures | Communications |
| Professionalism |
Career Opportunities
| Pediatric Dental Assistant | Prosthodontic Assistant |
| Dental Receptionist | Patient Account Specialist |
| Dental Office Assistant | Orthodontic Assistant |
| Peridontic Assistant | Endodontic Assistant |
| Oral Surgery Assistant |
Career Pathways to
| Extended Function Dental Assistant | Dental Laboratory Technician |
| Certified Dental Assistant | Certified Oral Surgeon Assistant |
| Certified Orthodontic Assistant | Dental Hygienist Dentist |
| Certified Dental Practice Management Assistant |
