Dental Assisting - Grayson County College

Dental Assisting from Grayson County College is a Campus Certificate Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Dental Assisting Program is designed to prepare the student to function effectively as an integral member of the dental health care team. Throughout the program, the student will participate in classroom instruction, laboratory procedures, and supervised clinical experiences in order to learn the basic functions required of a Dental Assistant . During the ten and one-half months of educational training, students will learn the techniques of: Exposing and processing dental radiographs (x-rays) to include digital and panoramic radiology. Obtaining impressions of the oral cavity for the fabrication of study models, occlusal guards, and custom trays. Implementing the standard precautions of infection control protocol. Assisting the dentist(s) in various esthetic and restorative techniques. Performing the basic procedures of dental office management. During the program, the student will take the following courses and examinations for certification within the State of Texas: TSBDE Review and Nitrous Oxide exam. Upon program completion, the graduate is eligible to file application to the State Board of Dental Examiners for registration. The graduate is also eligible to take the examination given by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Becoming a RDA and a CDA assures the public that you are prepared to assist competently in providing quality dental care. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of Approval. The Commission on Dental Accreditation is a specialized component of the American Dental Association, and is recognized by the US Department of Education. Grayson County College offers the only accredited Dental Assisting Program in the North Texas and Southern Oklahoma area. View more details on Grayson County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.