Advanced Dental Assisting

AD21

Dental Assistants sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare instrument and material tray setups for each patient procedure, obtain and maintain patients' dental records and perform laboratory duties such as making study models, making temporary crowns, and polishing removable appliances. During dental procedures, assistants work alongside the dentist to provide assistance. They also instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care. Dental Assistants may perform expanded function duties after meeting state law requirements. 

Certificate Requirements

Requirements List

DENA 1350Dental Assisting II: Dental Specialties and EFDA Skills

7

DENA 1390Dental Radiology

4

DENA 1030Preventive Dentistry

1

DENA 1400Dental Practice Management

2

DENA 1470Dental Practicum II

1

Total Credit Hours: 15