Expanded Duty Dental Assisting -Diploma

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Dental Assistants are multi-skilled dental professionals trained to work in many specialty areas of dentistry, including restorative dentistry and preventive oral health care. Students learn the skills necessary to provide patient education, apply pit and fissure sealants, produce intraoral and extra-oral radiographs, polish teeth and fillings, assist the dentist, prepare dental materials, and manage dental offices.

The Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program is a full-time day program with courses in the major starting in the Fall Semester. Full-time students can complete the program in two semesters and a Summer Term. General Education courses are offered both day and evening and can be completed at any time before or during the program.

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• Health Education Program Admission Requirements (PDF)
• Program Information (PDF)
• Curriculum Guide (DOCX)
• Handbook (DOCX)
• Notice of Completion (DOCX)
• Drug Screen Policy and Procedures
• Background Check Instructions
• HealthStream Instructions
• Immunization Form and Instructions