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Dental assistants perform a wide range of duties in dental care facilities, from patient care to office tasks and laboratory procedures. Students become skillful at taking x-rays and impressions as well as performing coronal polishing and assisting with an array of dental procedures. The program covers patient preparation, charting, administrative duties, and office administrative functions. Students gain hands-on experience during lab class sessions and clinical experience.

Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification exams to earn the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential. The program culminates in a Certificate of Achievement or Associate of Science degree in Dental Assisting.