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This program will introduce students to dental assisting careers. Students will develop knowledge and skills with regard to medical records, sterilization, and safety in a dental laboratory setting. Equipment preparation, dental procedures, as well as oral evaluation techniques will be covered. This course will also include oral examination processes, laboratory procedures, post-operative and oral hygiene techniques, patient instruction, X-rays, and preventive dentistry treatments. Students will gain valuable knowledge through weekly field experiences in local dental environments. The Dental Assisting program is approved by the Maryland Dental Association.
This program prefers students to have completed Biology with a C or better. Proof of Hepatitis B and COVID vaccine required for clinical experiences.
This class is a two-year program.
The number of periods required in a student's schedule to complete this program is as follows:
Year 1 = 2 periods
Year 2 = 3 periods
For more information about Dental Assisting, please contact Ms. Wendy Farrell.