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Dental Assisting

Certificate and A.S. Degree programs offered in both Sacramento and San Leandro. A.S. Degree offered in Pleasant Hill and Citrus Heights.
 
Dental Assisting The Dental Assisting degree and certificate programs are designed to prepare students to be capable and skillful entry-level dental assistants. Students are trained to function as a vital partner to the dentist while following guidelines of the Dental Board of California. Emphasis is placed on actual demonstration and practice of instrumentation and operation of the dental operatory. Students become skillful at taking x-rays and impressions as well as performing coronal polish, restorative, oral surgery, and orthodontic procedures. The program includes emphasis on patient preparation, law, ethics, administrative duties, telephone techniques, and computer skills. Skills are practiced during class sessions and applied during the student's clinical experience. Dental Assisting students are provided with the training necessary to obtain an x-ray certificate and a coronal polish certificate which are approved by the Committee on Dental Auxiliaries of the Dental Board of California. After successful completion of the program, graduates are able to apply for and take the State of California Dental Board examination for licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant. Employment opportunities include positions in private dental offices, private and governmental hospitals, state and local public health departments, clinics, and dental schools.

Program Objectives

  1. To prepare the student with the knowledge and skill to function effectively as an entry-level dental assistant.
  2. To provide adequate information, demonstration, and practice of administrative, clinical, and laboratory skills to insure competency.
  3. To provide the necessary training and practice for the student to obtain an x-ray certificate.
  4. To provide training and practice in coronal polish so the student is able to obtain a coronal polish certificate.
  5. To provide the student with the information and skills needed to sit for the State Registered Dental Assistant Examination.
  6. To prepare the student for employment in the dental field, emphasizing the need for maturity, responsibility, professionalism, and attention to detail that is essential for success.

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