Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and approved by the Dental Board of California. Students receive a comprehensive education including dental sciences, hands-on practice laboratory, dental radiation safety certification, coronal polishing and sealant certificates, clinical experience in a community dental practice, state-of-the-art technology, dental business management preparation, and familiarity with dental specialty practices. Students completing the program are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) as well as the Registered Dental Assistant Examination (RDA). Graduates are eligible for employment in private dental practices, clinics, and hospitals as assistants, technicians and dental practice management positions. The A.S. degree includes coursework in General Education to enhance communication
Courses
- DENTAL 405 — Basic Dental Sciences
- DENTAL 415 — Dental Chairside Skills I
- DENTAL 415L — Dental Chairside Skills I Lab
- DENTAL 425 — Dental Materials
- DENTAL 425L — Dental Materials Lab
- DENTAL 435 — Infection Control in Dentistry
- DENTAL 435L — Infection Control in Dentistry Lab
- DENTAL 445 — Oral Radiology
- DENTAL 445L — Oral Radiology Lab
- DENTAL 455 — Dental Office Procedures
- DENTAL 455L — Dental Office Procedures Lab
- DENTAL 460 — Clinical Experience I
- DENTAL 465 — Clinical Experience II
- DENTAL 465L — Clinical Experience II Lab
- DENTAL 475 — Dental Specialty Skills
- DENTAL 475L — Dental Specialty Skills Lab
- DENTAL 480 — Dental Chairside Skills II
- DENTAL 480L — Dental Chairside Skills II Lab
- DENTAL 490 — Advanced Clinical Procedures
- DENTAL 490L — Advanced Clinical Procedures Lab