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Offered at the Green Bay campus. For information: (920) 498- 5444. Toll-free: (888) 385-6982. This program is fully eligible for nancial aid. As a dental assistant, you work with dentists as they examine and treat patients. You may carry out a variety of laboratory, clinical, and of ce duties such as patient scheduling and bookkeeping functions. While dental assistants typically work in general or specialty dental of ces, you may also choose to work for insurance companies, dental lab studios, or dental supply companies. You may also nd employment with federal agencies such as the Veterans Administration, US Public Health Services, the Armed Forces, or a state, county, or city health facility. Students are given the opportunity to obtain National Board Certi cation prior to graduation. The Dental Assistant program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. The program prepares graduates to work with dentists as they examine and treat patients. Dental assistants may carry out a variety of laboratory, clinical, and of ce duties, such as patient scheduling and bookkeeping functions. Dental assistants typically work in general or specialty dental of ces. Some dental assistants may work for insurance companies, dental lab studios, or dental supply companies. The dental assistant may also nd employment with federal agencies such as the Veterans Administration, US Public Health Services, the Armed Forces, or a state, county, or city health facility. Graduates may nd employment as a: • Dental Assistant • Dental Of ce Manager • Dental Laboratory Assistant • Dental Laboratory Technician • Dental Treatment Coordinator • Maxillofacial Dental Assistant • Endodontic Dental Assistant • Prosthodontic Dental Assistant • Dental Receptionist • Dental Practice Manager • Dental Sales Representative • Orthodontic Dental Assistant 217