Overview
Our Dental Assistant field provides graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions. A Dental Assistant student is educated in clinical, radiographic, and administrative procedures.

Part of this instruction includes an externship so that the dental assistant student can experience a real world environment firsthand. Office duties may include:

• Reception
• Insurance
• Clerical billing
• Recordkeeping
• General office procedures

Graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Science with a major in Dental Assisting, the student is likely to launch his or her career at a dental office, dental supply manufacturer, hospital dental department, or insurance company. The Dental Assistant performs duties in both office and patient contact capacities under the direction of a dentist or group of dentists.

Patient-related responsibilities typically include:

• Preparing patients for examinations
• Conducting patient interviews
• Charting histories
• Taking vital signs
• Assisting during minor surgeries and laboratory procedures