Dental Assisting

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
• 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