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?

<p>92 quarter credits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dental laboratory procedures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>For their knowledge of operatory, laboratory, and administrative procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Microbiology and infection control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>DAS130 Dental Materials I (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications (C)</p> 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?

<p>DAS110 Dental Infection Control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Basic dental terminology and oral facial anatomy (A)</p> 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?

<p>DAS106 Introduction to Dentistry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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