The Dental Assistant Program is designed to give students the knowledge and skills
necessary to work as a Dental Assistant in a dental office; emphasis is placed on
both dental office management as well as back office clinical skills. The administrative
portion of the Dental Assistant Program emphasizes receptionist responsibilities,
marketing, communication techniques, and business office systems including software
applications, patient scheduling, and records management. The clinical portion prepares
students to work as a chairside assistant in a dental setting. The clinical portion
includes a 160-hour, 4-week externship.