Dental Assisting
This program offers you an opportunity to progress toward a career in the dental field. Course work and lab experiences prepare students for entry-level positions and for post-secondary education.
Skills Learned
- Chair side assisting skills
- Law and ethics
- HIPAA
- Basic dental lab skills
- Dental Materials
- Dental Specialties
- Dental instrument identification and use
- Preventive dentistry and nutrition
- Head and neck anatomy
- Oral Radiology
- Oral Surgery
- Nutrition
- Dental Terminology
- Infection Control
- First Aid
- CPR
College Credits
North Central State College
Credentials
- Prepare for CODA Dental Assisting certification exam
- Ohio Dental Assistant Radiographer Certification
- American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Medical Terminology
- OSHA 10
Program Highlights
- Develop interpersonal skills while working with other students in daily lab activities
- Deliver quality patient care alongside dentists, orthodontists, hygienists and office personnel
- Prepare patients, equipment and treatment area for a wide rang of dental procedures
- Utilize the same laboratory and specialized equipment as dental professionals
Career Focus
Prepared for immediate employment, additional certifications and further education.
Entry level positions as:
- Dental lab technician assistant
- Dental front office assistant
- Chair side dental assistant
Prepare for post secondary education in:
- Expanded functions dental assisting
- Dentist
- Dental hygiene
