Dental Assisting
What is taught in Dental Assisting?
Dental assisting offers students the opportunity to explore the dental health profession by providing hands-on experience and classroom instruction. The program provides students with the skills necessary for entry level employment in a variety of dental settings.
What is a Dental Assistant?
A dental assistant is a vital member of the dental healthcare team who provides support and assistance to dentists and dental hygienists in various clinical and administrative tasks. Dental assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of dental practices and clinics. Their responsibilities encompass both patient care and office management duties.
Pathway Information
Skills Taught
- Basic Front Office Procedures
- Chairside Assisting and Tray Set-up
- Dental Radiology
- Instrument Identification
- Laboratory Procedures
- Oral Anatomy
- Charting
- Sterilization and Disinfection
Careers in the Dental Health Field
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Business Assistant
- Dental Laboratory Technician
- Sterilization Assistant
- Dentist
- Dental Specialist
Program Expectation
- 2 Class hour Block (30 hours per term)
- 90 Hour Externship in a Dental Office
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Scrubs
- Prerequisite: (Helpful but not mandatory)
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Anatomy
- Physiology
Completion Outcomes
- Utah Dental Assisting Endorsement
- Certificate from USBE
- Utah Dental Radiology Certificate from the Utah Dental Advisory Board
- OSHA Certificate
- Health Care Provider CPR Certificate
