Dental Assisting
Program Description
As a dental assistant, you interact with patients and assist dentists to provide quality dental health which is sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Our program provides you opportunities to develop specialized skills in dental health education, chair-side assisting, various laboratory procedures, coronal polishing, radiation exposure and processing, business office procedures, and more than 300 hours of clinical experience.
Your hands-on classroom includes laboratory, pre-clinical and clinical instruction covering dental assisting skills and related theory. To prepare yourself for our curriculum, we recommend you take courses in biology, anatomy, health, nutrition, computer skills, and Dental Terminology.
Dental assistants are classified as licensed professionals in the state of Nebraska. With your license, you will be able to continue your education and training in advanced dental assisting courses.
Careers
You picked the right time to become a dental assistant. Population growth, greater retention of natural teeth by middle-aged and older people, and an increased focus on preventative dental care for younger generations fuels the demand for dental services. Career options include:
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Dental Assisting students are good communicators, organized, flexible and empathetic. They like to work in a team setting and are willing to learn and ask questions.
START HERE FOR DIPLOMA: Please follow the steps on the Getting Started Checklist: Diploma (PDF) to complete the program application process. (All students must start with the diploma program first.)
START HERE FOR AAS: Please follow the steps on the Getting Started Checklist: AAS (PDF) to complete the program application process. (Students must be a graduate of the diploma program.)
Additional links/resources:
- Student Health Statement (PDF)
- Immunization Waiver Form (PDF)
- Professional Awareness (PDF)
- Essential Functions (PDF)
- CPR Training
Accreditation
The Dental Assisting program at 泡芙视频app is accredited by:
ADA - CODA
211 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-4653
This program has been granted the accreditation status of 鈥渁pproval without reporting requirements.鈥� The commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
泡芙视频app Community College is a . As such, 泡芙视频app is unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following areas at this time: American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
State Licensure or Certification Requirements
This program鈥檚 curriculum has been approved through a National accreditor, the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. Graduates of this accredited program may sit for the Dental Assisting National Board Exam (DANB) 鈥� Certified Dental Assistant Exam.
This program is acceptable in all states, however, other states may have additional requirements such as a CBC, drug testing, etc.
The Dental Assisting Program meets the licensure requirements of the following states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV.