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Dental Assistant

Program #305082

Less than One Year Technical Diploma

The Dental Assistant Program gives students an orientation to the duties of the dental assistant, including chairside assisting, laboratory techniques and dental radiography. Didactic instruction runs concurrently with laboratory instruction throughout the program. Students gain clinical experience in MATC clinical facilities and district dental offices. Aptitudes which will be helpful to students are an ability to pay attention to details, follow instructions, work quickly and independently, be responsible for personal and office organization, interact well with people and be able to manage stress. Dental Assistant is a one-semester program. Students are accepted for both fall and spring semesters.

Classes in Dental Assistant

last updated: 07:03:56 AM Nov 21 2008

Following is a list of potential classes in the Dental Assistant program. A list of program and graduation requirements (PDF) is available on the Dental Assistant information page.

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