Dental Assistant
Help the world smile. The Dental Assisting program is accredited by The Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Students in this program will learn how to perform a wide range of duties important to dental care, including: chairside assisting, first aid, radiology, office and laboratory procedures, and practice management. In addition to classroom work, students receive more than 300 hours of real-world clinical experience at a variety of dental facilities so that when they do graduate, they can feel confident in their ability to do their job, regardless of the position they are in.
Students also participate in service learning opportunities throughout the year, such as volunteering with the Kansas Mission of Mercy program, which provides free dental care to thousands of people annually, and working with local preschool children to teach them to care for their teeth.
This program has several steps required for admission; check the program guide below for details.
You Will Learn
Assist in clinical dental procedures.
Manipulate dental materials to perform laboratory procedures associated with dental treatments.
Apply principles of radiation hygiene and safety, utilizing correct techniques to obtain diagnostic radiographs.
Demonstrate concepts of infection control.
Gather and record diagnostic, patient, and treatment information.
Provide patient education.
Assist in medical and dental emergencies.
Perform basic dental business office procedures.
Maintains confidentiality and professional ethics.
Participates and communicates effectively as a healthcare team member.
Salina Tech Dental Assistant students are required to take the DANB test in order to fulfill program requirements.
Careers
Solo & Group dental practices
Specialty Practices
Oral & Maxiofacial Surgery Centers
Endodontics & Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Dental Laboratories
Hospitals
Insurance companies
Information
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Contact the DEN Enrollment Specialist with any questions, admissions requirements, or to set up program shadowing or tours.