Dental Assisting prepares the graduate to assist the dentist in providing treatment services. The curriculum includes instruction in dental health education, preparing dental materials, taking dental x-rays, and maintaining dental supplies, equipment and records.
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Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants.
Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education’s rules regarding Professional Licensure Programs effective July 1, 2020, disclosure is provided for all states indicating whether this program meets licensure requirements, does not meet licensure requirements, or has not been determined for each state.
In addition to tuition and textbooks, costs of this program include a laboratory fee, uniforms, shoes, physical examinations, immunizations, health insurance, cost of national board examination and other miscellaneous fees.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all curriculum courses in order to progress in the program.
Employment: Graduates may find employment with private dental offices, public health dental clinics, federal and state agencies, dental schools, dental supply companies and insurance companies.
Salary: Salaries for entry-level full-time employment range from $23,000 to $30,000, with the potential to increase to as much as $52,000 for those with more experience.
Brandy Wilkins
Dental Assisting Instructor
bowilkins@waynecc.edu
Michelle Gay
Dental Assisting Instructor
fmgay@waynecc.edu
