Advanced Dental Assisting

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The Advanced Dental Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's dental offices. The program provides learning opportunities which develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills in the area of dental assisting.

Program Length: A full-time student who has registered for classes in the Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate can complete the Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate in one semester.

Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college, have reached the age of 18 by the start of clinicals, and have obtained a Basic Dental Assisting Certificate.

Certificate Requirements

Requirements List

DENA 1350Dental Assisting II: Dental Specialties and EFDA Skills

7

DENA 1390Dental Radiology

4

DENA 1030Preventive Dentistry

1

DENA 1400Dental Practice Management

2

DENA 1470Dental Practicum II

1

Total Credit Hours: 15