Dental Assisting

In this program, students learn to obtain and record medical and dental histories as well as vital signs of the patient, instruct the patient in oral hygiene and plaque control, and provide postoperative instructions as prescribed by the dentist. The student also learns how to set up instrument trays, sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, expose, develop and mount diagnostic dental radiographs, make dental impressions and study casts, clean and polish the coronal portion of the teeth and apply topical fluorides to strengthen teeth. Administrative instruction includes scheduling appointments, receiving payments, completing insurance forms, preparing and sending bills and maintaining patient records. Students in this program are required to complete a non-paid externship by working in two different dental settings.

The Dental Assisting program is accredited through the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Information regarding accreditation can be obtained at:
Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-4653
www.ada.org/117.aspx

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	Verify you meet program Admissions Requirements
	Complete the DATC Admissions process: Complete the DATC Admissions Application Pay the $40.00 fee online or to the cashier in Student Services Take the Admissions Assessment in the DATC Testing Center in Student Services
	Meet with an Enrollment Technician in Student Services to receive a Dental Assisting Program Application
	Prior to application, prospective students may enroll in the Dental Office Program and begin the following courses, prior to submitting the program application: BTEC 1110 Computer Literacy BTEC 1510 Business English MATH 1000 Math I WKSK 1400 Workplace Relations WKSK 1500 Job Seeking Skills DENA 1010 Dental Terminology DENA 1020 Dental Law and Ethics MEDA 1300 Psychology for Healthcare Professionals Completion of these courses does not guarantee acceptance into the program, however, students who demonstrate progress of at least 85% in these courses will receive preferred preference during the application process.
	Submit a Dental Assisting Program Application before the last Friday of the month. In order to be considered into the program, the application form and all required documentation MUST be submitted to the Dental Assisting program instructor at the time of application. Note: Due to the limited number of places available in this program, students will be admitted when spaces become available or placed on a waiting list.
	Following acceptance into the Dental Assisting program, complete an orientation with the Dental Assisting program instructor: Location: Room 2006 Day: Monday (Tuesday in case of holiday) Time: 11:30 a.m.
	Start class the second Tuesday of the following month