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Dental Assisting

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PURPOSE: This program is designed to prepare students for employment as certified Dental Assistants.

The program is accredited by the American Dental Association and certified by DANB. 

PROGRAM CONTENT: This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of theory, laboratory and clinical experience. The following are the course offerings

Dental Assisting

·          Introduction to Health Care

·          Dental office and patient management

·          Basic dental laboratory procedures

·          Dental and general anatomy

·          Dental terminology

·          Nutrition

·          Dental instruments and equipment

·          Microbiology

·          Dental pharmacology and anesthesia

·          Chair side assisting and expanded functions

·          Dental office emergencies/CPR

·          Dental radiography

·          Maintenance and asepsis of dental operator and instrumentation

·          Dental specialty procedures

·          Employability skills

·          Leadership and human relations skills

·          Ethics and jurisprudence
Dental materials and preventive dentistry
 

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: Is scheduled at the Community Smiles Clinic located on campus and at Jackson Oral Surgery Department. 

LABORATORY ACTIVITIES: Are simulated practice in the clinical facility and the utilization of the Human Patient Simulator. 

ENTRANCE/CLINICAL NEEDS:

·          TABE (Basic Skills Test)

·          Complete program paperwork

·          Complete Physical Examination prior to Entry 

LENGTH OF PROGRAM:

1230 hours or approximately 13months 

TIME:

Days       Classroom hours     8:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

                Clinical hours           8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. 

UNIFORMS:

Students are required to wear the official school Uniform during the entire program (Class and Clinical)

TRANSPORTATION:

Students must provide their own transportation to and from the campus as well as all clinical settings

BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

·          Math                        10.0 A Level

·          Language                10.0 A Level

·          Reading                   10.0 A Level

o         Basic skills levels required for awarding a Full Program Completer Certificate. 

 

CERTIFICATION: After successful completion of this program, students are eligible to take the certification exam given by the dental Assistant National Board.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities are available on campus to assist with job placement. Employment opportunities are available as dental assistants in private dental offices, dental schools, or hospitals
SALARY
Dental assistants; salaries range from $11.00 to $25.00/hour and there is a constant demand for dental assistants.
 

For more information please contact the Health Science Department at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at 305-324-6070 EX: 7055 0r 7054.

rpoyntz@dadeschools.net

750 NW 20th Street

Room D215 Miami, Fl 33127

JOB PLACEMENT

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

ADA ACCREDITED

ON-SITE CLINICAL TRAINING

BE A PROFESSIONAL & EARN A CERTIFICATE

Program Length: 1230 Hours

Beginning Date: Call and speak with instructor

Days and Times: Monday-Friday

8:00AM to 2:00 PM

Tuition: $563.00 per trimester for U.S. citizens and residents, VISA students approx. $4,000.00. Some additional fees apply.

Fees are subject to change.

Books and uniforms: approx. $600

Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Accreditation: Florida Dept Ed. Commission on Occupational Ed.

American Dental Association.

Student criteria: Students must possess a High School Diploma or a GED and a tenth grade reading, language, and mathematics level on the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) in order to graduate.

Dress Code is strictly enforced.

Grades: Students must maintain a 75% grade point average in all courses.

Articulation: The Dental Assisting Program articulates with the Dental Hygiene programs at Miami-Dade Community College and at Broward Community College.