College Certificate in Dental Assisting

About

With training that will prepare you for work in orthodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and general dentistry, our program will quickly prepare you for an in-demand career. You'll do hands-on lab and clinical experiences to prepare you for state and national board exams. Your coursework will be a combination of online, classroom, and clinical laboratory learning, and includes basic health sciences, oral anatomy and pathology, dental materials, radiographic and chairside assisting techniques; as well as principles of office records management and marketing, laboratory procedures, and psychological considerations in patient treatment. What You'll Learn; Accurately expose, develop and mount diagnostic radiographs using multiple systems. Maintain patient records, discharge patients, bill patients and their insurers. Systematically collect diagnostic data. Apply fluoride, sealants and polish teeth. Student Qualify for the following credentials: Certified Dental Assistant, National Credential, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Oregon Credential, Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant, Oregon Credential, Radiological Proficiency (Dental X-ray certification), Oregon Credential, Pit and Fissure Sealant Certification, Oregon Credential, Denture Soft Reline Certification –Oregon Credential, and Gingival Retraction Cord Certification – Oregon Credential. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), and is recognized by the Dental Assisting National Board. After successful completion of the three-quarter program, students are eligible to take the National Board exams and receive all certificates and licenses in Oregon.

Career Path

Graduate career path includes Dental Assistant, Chairside Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant,Pediatric Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, Endodontic Assistant, Periodontic Assistant, Dental Laboratory Assistant, Prosthodontic Assistant, Infection Control Coordinator, Dental Sterilization Technician, Dental Records Clerk, Dental Receptionist, Dental Office Administrator (Entry-Level), Dental Radiology Technician, Dental Patient Care Coordinator, Dental Insurance Claims Processor, Community Dental Health Assistant, Mobile Dental Clinic Assistant, Public Health Dental Assistant.