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Dental Assisting, AAS

Dental Assisting, Certificate

DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM ADMISSIONS POLICY
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION – AUGUST 1ST

Requirements for Acceptance

  1. ENG 095 (or higher placement)
  2. MTH 070 (or higher placement)
  3. Current accepted DANB CPR, BLS and ACLS by DANB accepted providers listed below,• American Environmental Health and Safety • American Heart Association
    • American Red Cross
    • American Safety and Health Institute• Canadian Red Cross
    • Emergency Care and Safety Institute
    • Emergency First Response
    • Emergency Medical Training Associates • Emergency University*
    • EMS Safety Services
    • Medic First Aid
    • Military Training Network
    • National Safety Council (Green Cross)
    • ProCPR*
    • Saudi Heart Association
  4. Current FBI/BCI Background checks (Completed upon acceptance.)Important Information

Potential students may apply at any time once the prerequisites are complete. There are 18 spaces available each Fall. Once these spots are filled, applicants that fulfill the requirements will be added to a wait list. Wait list individuals will be notified as soon as a spot becomes available and notified prior to the start of the semester.

ALL STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM MUST ATTEND THE MANDATORY HEALTH ORIENTATION PRIOR TO THE START OF THE FALL SEMESTER. This is usually held the second week of August and includes Blood Borne Pathogen and HIPAA Training. Students will be notified in writing a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the official date.

UPON ACCEPTANCE STUDENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A HEALTH PACKET DETAILING ALL REMAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINICALS.

ALL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED A PRIOR TO THE END OF THE FALL SEMESTER. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT BEFORE THE START OF CLINICALS.

See Enrollment Specialist to apply (740.264.5591)

Please contact one of the following with any questions:

  • Program Director at 740.264.5591 ext 1666
  • Administrative Assistant at 740.264.5591 ext 1764
  • Medical Records at 740.264.5591 ext 1727

Dental Assisting Program Outcomes: 

  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental terminology and dental sciences. 
  • Provide oral health instruction to dental patients and community groups.    
  • Collect systematically and record accurately diagnostic and clinical data.   
  • Employ current principles of effective chairside assisting for general and dental specialty procedures and dental/medical emergencies.   
  • Prepare and manipulate chairside and dental laboratory materials and fabricate dental models, trays, and appliances.    
  • Perform effective patient reception and dental business office procedures. 
  • Demonstrate proficiency in performing special functions for Ohio certified dental assistants.    
  • Communicate effectively and establish positive working relationships with patients and members of the dental health care team.   
  • Implement current principles and guidelines of dental infection control and hazards management.   
  • Function in a professional and ethical manner.