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Instruction is in dental facility under supervision of a licensed dentist. All instructors have dental education and are working in a dental office setting as an Office Manager, Expanded Dental Assistant or a Dental Hygienist. Must have a minimum of 5 years Dental Office Setting experience. Instructors must have Radiology License.
A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in record-keeping, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions and overall patient care. Additionally, this program is recognized by the Dental Assisting National Board as a National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) program.The NELDA exam is composed of three component exams: Radiation Health and Safety (RHS), Infection Control (ICE) and Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology (AMP). Graduates of this program will be eligible for the NELDA certification after passing the three component exams and fulfilling the remaining eligibility requirements under one of the NELDA certification eligibility pathways.
High School Diploma or GED or in process of obtaining
Deadlines vary based upon the start date of the class session. 4 weeks prior to onset of course beginning recommended