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Prepare for careers as chair side dental assistants, dental office managers, and infection control specialists. The program is designed in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines and is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. After completing industry-specific competencies, you may take the Dental Assisting national board examination to earn nationally recognized credentials as a certified dental assistant. Upon completion of the program, you will be awarded a Dental Assisting Certificate of Competency. You also have the option to obtain an Associates of Applied Science Degree, with the completion of additional required General Education courses.
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Program Information
Degrees & Certificates:
- Associate of Applied Science: Dental Assisting
- Certificate of Competency: Dental Assisting
- CIP: 51.0601
Program Lengths:
- AAS degree program length: 4 Quarters
- CoC program length: 4 Quarters
More Program Details
The Dental Assisting program at Bates Technical College will prepare you for a rewarding career in a high demand profession in the field of dentistry. If you enjoy working with people, dental assisting could be an excellent career choice for you.
This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CoDA), and combines study in the classroom, lab and clinical internships. During the 11-month program, students gain valuable skills and knowledge employers are looking for in the dental assistant. Students take the Dental Assisting National Board exam throughout the program to obtain national certification as a dental assistant.
Job opportunities in the field are excellent. Whether you want to work in general dentistry, or any one of the dental specialties, there is a high demand for qualified dental assistants.
PROGRAM AFFILIATIONS AND ACCREDITATION INFORMATION:
The BTC Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the status of Accreditation without reporting requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4625 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Dental Assisting - Certificate of Competency (75 Credits)
- 4 quarter CoC
Dental Assisting - Associate in Applied Science (90 Credits)
- 4-5 quarter AAS
Prerequisites:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum age for program entry: 18 years of age
- Pass a clear national and Washington state background check. The background check must be completed prior to registering and paying the $50 college registration fee.
Order your background check at http://www.the-audi-group.com/?page_id=1046.
- Documentary evidence of current immunizations and dental evaluation within two weeks of program start date.
- Documentary evidence of current American Heart Association, Health Care Provider approved CPR card within two weeks of program start date.
- Meet with a Dental Assisting faculty member to receive program-specific required information
At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.
See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.
Accreditation
The BTC Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the status of Accreditation without reporting requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4625 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Program Outcomes
- Provide patient oral health instruction
- Perform clinical supportive treatments
- Model professional behaviors, ethics and appearance
- Apply infection control and safety guidelines in the dental setting
- Collect diagnostic treatment data
- Perform dental laboratory procedures