Dental Assisting
You would like this class if you are interested in:
- You want to care for others’ smiles
- You enjoy helping others
- You can be part of a team
- You work well with your hands
Key things that you will learn in the class:
- Dental History
- Ethics, Jurisprudence, & HIPAA
- Basic Dental Sciences
- Clinical Dental Procedure
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Specialties
- Restorative & Laboratory Materials and Techniques
- Dental Practice Management
What will you leave the class with:
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners - Registered Dental Assistant X-Ray Certification
What jobs you could start with after graduation:
- Dental assistant
- Dental office business assistant
- Dental laboratory technician assistant
Instructor
The Dental Assisting Program is a 2-year program designed to allow clinical students the opportunity to begin learning fundamental knowledge and skills needed within the field of dentistry. The information obtained, while in the Dental Assisting Practicum, can be directly applied towards future dental careers including Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Dental Laboratory Technician and specialties within the dental field. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding and knowledge of dental history, dental professions, dental anatomy, infection control, dental conditions/diseases, dental hygiene, professional dental communication, chair side dental techniques, dental charting, dental practice management, and more!