Dental Assisting Program Objectives

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What is the main objective of the Dental Assisting program?

To train students in radiography equipment maintenance

To provide students with theoretical knowledge only

To focus solely on administrative procedures in dental offices

To prepare students for entry-level dental assistant positions (correct)

Besides dental clinics, where else can graduates of the Dental Assisting program find employment?

Bookstores

Beauty salons

Banks

Hospital dental departments (correct)

What is one of the positions graduates of the program can fill besides dental assistants?

Pet groomers

Library assistants

Dental supply salespeople (correct)

Bank tellers

What is the typical duration required to complete the Dental Assisting program in quarter credits?

92 quarter credits Signup and view all the answers

In addition to radiographic procedures, what other skills are students trained in as part of the program?

Dental laboratory procedures Signup and view all the answers

Why are dental supply manufacturers interested in hiring graduates of the Dental Assisting program?

For their knowledge of operatory, laboratory, and administrative procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the course DAS110 Dental Infection Control?

Microbiology and infection control Signup and view all the answers

Which course covers the structure, properties, and procedures related to materials commonly used in the dental office?

DAS130 Dental Materials I Signup and view all the answers

What certifications do students receive training for in the course DAS126 Dental Pharmacology & Emergencies?

CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications Signup and view all the answers

Which course provides an overview of legal responsibilities, professional liability, licensing, confidentiality, and HIPAA as they pertain to dentistry?

DAS110 Dental Infection Control Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the course DAS113 Dental Science & Terminology?

Basic dental terminology and oral facial anatomy Signup and view all the answers

Which course provides information about the history of dentistry and specialties, as well as the role of a dental assistant?

DAS106 Introduction to Dentistry Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main objective of the Dental Assisting program?

Besides dental clinics, where else can graduates of the Dental Assisting program find employment?

What is one of the positions graduates of the program can fill besides dental assistants?

What is the typical duration required to complete the Dental Assisting program in quarter credits?

In addition to radiographic procedures, what other skills are students trained in as part of the program?

Why are dental supply manufacturers interested in hiring graduates of the Dental Assisting program?

What is the focus of the course DAS110 Dental Infection Control?

Which course covers the structure, properties, and procedures related to materials commonly used in the dental office?

What certifications do students receive training for in the course DAS126 Dental Pharmacology & Emergencies?

Which course provides an overview of legal responsibilities, professional liability, licensing, confidentiality, and HIPAA as they pertain to dentistry?

What is the focus of the course DAS113 Dental Science & Terminology?

Which course provides information about the history of dentistry and specialties, as well as the role of a dental assistant?

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