Approved by the California Board of Dental Examiners, this program provides technical
skills needed for employment in a dental office. The student develops skills to participate
as a member of the dental health team in chairside general and specialty procedures,
office management and x-ray techniques. Admittance to the dental assisting program
requires the student to obtain program application forms and follow outlined procedures
for enrollment. Applications and specific information are available at the Health
Science Office, located in Building M Science Complex.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Dental Assisting will:
Perform all Registered Dental Assistant duties as specified by accreditation standards through directed lectures, demonstrations, guided practice, written assignments, exams and evaluation of skills to prepare for taking the Registered Dental Assisting State Board Exam and the Law and Ethics examination and gain employment as a Registered Dental Assistant.
Practice assisting skills that demonstrate a working knowledge of infection control protocols.
Complete requirements to obtain a dental x-ray certificate.
Demonstrate office management skills including computer skills technology to perform the following tasks; scheduling, inventory management, ordering supplies, treatment planning and patient charting.
Complete requirements to obtain a certificate in pit and fissure sealants.
Explain the purpose of the state Dental Practice Act.
Complete requirements to obtain a coronal polishing certificate.
Model professional conduct and appearance and demonstrate behavior of the dental workplace.
Assist in diagnostic and operative procedures by demonstrating general chair side skills.
To see what other General Education requirements you need to fulfill in addition to
the courses listed above, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget.
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