Dental Assisting
Career & Technical Certificate
Modes of Instruction
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Most dental assistants work for private or group practices. Additional opportunities are available in dental schools, public health departments, hospitals, prisons, and traveling offices. Dental Assisting can lead to other educational opportunities, including dental hygiene or dentistry.
After completing the assisting program certificate, you will be ready to step into the dental profession confidently. Students will take the Dental Assisting National Board exam and, upon successful completion, earn the title of Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Becoming a CDA will permit the CDA to perform expanded functions designated by the Dental Practice Act. A Felony conviction could affect an applicant’s ability to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board.
Dental Assisting offers job security. Regardless of the state of the economy, people will still need to prioritize their oral healthcare needs. The job outlook for the next decade is projected to grow by 8% according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Faster than the average for most occupations!)
Students admitted to the dental assisting program are required to attend an orientation before dental assisting classes begin. A letter will be sent by the program Coordinator with the date, location, and time of the meeting.
To apply to the College, please click the Apply button below. To apply to this program, scroll to the bottom of the page and under “Additional Information”, choose the Allied Health Applications link.
Program Details
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Dental Assisting Faculty
Lori Schmidt
Professor Dental AssistingContact Us
Lori Schmidt
Professor Dental Assisting
