Dental Assistant - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS621/C/MCE621
PROGRAM PREREQUISITE Previous Academic GPA (either high-school or college course work if attempted) of 2.0 or higher. SHORT DESCRIPTION of PROGRAM The program prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-rays), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures as well as discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists. The curriculum includes instructions in dental office management tasks, general office duties, reception and patient intake, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, dental radiography and radiation safety, pre and post-operative patient care and instructions, chair-side assisting and direct patient