Students will learn oral anatomy, sterilization and disinfection, oral pathology, preventative, dentistry and radiography (x-ray). Other course objectives include chair-side procedures, impressions and study models, safety standards and able to, students have the opportunity to participate in observations and internships. Students must communicate well with others. The student needs to be able to work independently in a diverse environment and as a team member. Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are required.

 

Other aids to success in this program are the ability to work under pressure, to change working situations hourly, to be able to think on your feet, to read/comprehend technical dental information, and to memorize dental terms and procedures including anatomy and physiology. Completion of this course provides a natural vehicle for prerequisite studies toward advanced training in dental hygiene.

 

 

Career Opportunities

• Chair-side Assistant
• Dental Receptionist
• Clinical Coordinator
• Lab Tech
• Denturist
• Dentist
• Dental Sales Representative

 

 

Certification Opportunities: Advanced progress towards Dental Assisting Certificate at CBC

CBC Tri-Tech Program Completion Certificates

Dental Assisting One-Year Certificate

 

Pre-Requisites: Junior/Senior standing

 

Length of Program: 1 year

 

Location: Tri-Tech

 

Sessions Offered: AM-8:00-10:30 M-F PM-11:30-2:00 M-F

 

Equivalency Credits: 0.5 Technical English, 1.0 Lab Science

 

Occupational/Elective Credits: 3 per Year

 

College Credits Available: 24 college credits