Dental Assisting Technology - Salish Kootenai College

Dental Assisting Technology from Salish Kootenai College is a Campus Associate Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Dental Assisting Technology program at SKC, initiated in 1990, is fl exibly designed to meet the needs of non-traditional students. The DAT program trains students to become dental assisting professionals, to become involved citizens, and to be an asset to and compliment the dental health team. Practical experience within the dental clinic as well as ?externships? within the community, in private dental offi ces and tribal clinics are integrated within the curriculum. The program may be completed in as little as 11 months or as long as 2 years. Students may enter the program at the beginning of fall, winter, spring, or summer quarters. Upon completion of the Certifi cate and/or degree , graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board exam to become a Certifi ed Dental Assistant (CDA). Degree Objectives The dental assistant will become profi cient in all areas allowed and defi ned by the State of Montana Dental Practice Act. Upon completion of the program the student should be able to: Assist chairside, utilizing instruments, equipment, and medications in all specialties of dentistry and to maintain proper asepsis. Comprehend dental terminology, record patient medical and dental history, and chart pertinent patient information. Identify and apply the concepts of dental ethics in relationship with the patient, dentist, and other auxiliaries of the dental team. Schedule patients for various treatments, maintain a recall system, order and maintain supplies, complete patient insurance forms, and make financial arrangements. Perform laboratory procedures associated with chairside assisting including study models, custom trays, temporary restorations, and manipulating a wide variety of dental materials and equipment. Expose, develop, mount and critique radiographs. Expose and critique digital radiographic images. View more details on Salish Kootenai College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.