• Pediatric Dental Assistant
• Periodontic Dental Assistant
• Collect diagnostic and treatment data.
• Manage infection and hazard control.
• Perform clinical supportive treatments.
• Take diagnostic radiographs.
• Perform dental laboratory procedures.
• Provide patient oral health instruction.
• Assist in managing medical emergencies.
• Model professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance.
• Carry out dental of ce procedures.
• Students will be required to purchase personal protection
equipment/clothes and provide their own transportation to
the dental of ce.
• Students are required to complete an American Heart
Association BLS Provider course during their rst semester.
• Submit required immunization documentation. A fee is
charged for this service. Additional information will be
provided upon acceptance into the program.
The Dental Assistant program is accredited by the American
Dental Association-Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Graduates will be provided the opportunity to obtain the CDA
credential.
Graduates will be provided the opportunity to obtain the CDA
credential.
• Students are expected to have entry-level computer and
keyboarding skills. It is recommended that students
complete basic computer skills coursework if de cient in this
area.
• REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM APPLICATION
• Completed application.
• High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents,
go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
• REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM ENTRY
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