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- Dental assistants are an integral part of the dental team, playing a vital role in any dental practice. In addition to having complete knowledge of administration, the dental assistant duties include clinical chair-side and radiographic support.
- Training at Brookline College is designed to prepare you to help patients with their smiles and educate them on ways to improve their oral care.
- Program Features:
- Live online virtual lectures you can attend with classmates.
- Support of a live faculty member.
- All lectures are recorded for you to review later.
- Traditional classroom feel with the safety and flexibility of online.
- Our Dental Assistant program offers facilities and dental labs that contain materials and equipment that you will be using on the job.
- Once you have completed the program requirements, you will enter your externship, which will give you supplementary, on the job, training to enhance your classroom experience.
- Note – Courses requiring a lab, simulation and externship placement may be delayed until later in the program due to COVID-19
- Graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board, the Arizona State Certification in Radiation Health and Safety, and the Arizona Coronal Polishing Certificate (AZCP). After 3,500 hours of work in the field, graduates are eligible to take the Certification Exams for the designation CDA ( Certified Dental Assistant).
Employment Projections
- 940 new Dental Assistant jobs will be added in Arizona from 2014-2024.(1)
- 14% growth in Arizona from 2014-2024 which is much faster than the national average for all occupations.(1)
- As the large baby-boom population ages, and as people keep more of their original teeth than did previous generations, the need to maintain and treat teeth will continue to increase the need for dental care. (2)
Employment Options
- Dental Offices – Front Office and Chairside
- Dental Insurance
- Dental Office Manager
- Dental Office Treatment Coordinator
- Dental Labs
- Private and Governmental Facilities
- Clinics
- State and Local Public Health Departments
What classes will I take?
Here are just a few classes you will take during the Dental Assistant program:
- Anatomy
- Dental Specialties
- Preventative Dentistry
- Dental Radiography
What are typical class hours?
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Here are just a few of the classes you will take during the Dental Assistant Program:
Dental Radiography
Restorative Dentistry
Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures
Dental Specialties
Dental Office Administration
31.5 CREDITS – 732.5 CONTACT HOURS – 40 WEEKS
The goal of the Dental Assistant Program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry level positions as dental assistants. Since they are trained in clinical, radiographic and administrative procedures, their services are also sought by dental schools, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments, and insurance companies. Graduates are also capable of filling entry level positions such as dental receptionist, dental insurance clerk, dental supply salesperson, and administrative assistant.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Dental Assistant diploma program, graduates will contribute to the areas of:
- Explain general principles of dental office administrative planning, including bookkeeping, billing, and banking procedures.
- Explain the use of various computer and software programs used in the dental office.
- Explain and demonstrate the types and use of 4-6 handed dentistry, dental hand pieces, rotary instruments, restorative and esthetic dental materials.
- Discuss and explain the clinical equipment and treatment rooms found in the dental office.
- Discuss waste management in a dental office, protection procedures that are taken when working with hazardous chemicals and bacterial contamination.
- Discuss radiation sources and explain x-ray production, benefits, principles, and controls.
- Describe the role of the dental assistant in obtaining, processing and mounting dental radiographs.
- Discuss the concept of professionalism and demonstrate the responsibilities, qualities and characteristics of a professional dental assistant.
- Discuss aspects of a professional career, including resume preparation, sources of employment, job interview skills, salary negotiations and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Residential Program Requirements:
| Program Concentration - 31.5 Credits - 732.5 Contact Hours | Credit Hrs | Lecture Hrs | Lab Hrs | Practicum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA 101 Anatomy, Head and Neck Anatomy, Tooth Morphology, and Pharmacology | 4 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| DA 102 Preventative Dentistry, Microbiology, Pathology, and Infection Control | 4 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| DA 103 Dental Specialties | 4 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| DA 104 Dental Office Administration, Medical Emergencies, and CPR | 3.5 | 32.5 | 40 | 0 |
| DA 105 Dental Radiography | 4 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| DA 106 Restorative Dentistry | 4 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| DA 107 Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures | 4 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| DA 190 Clinical Practicum/Externship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| Total | 31.5 | 272.5 | 280 | 180 |
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- Tuition: Please call or click Request Info to determine your cost.
- Program length: 40 weeks.
- More than 88% of Brookline College students use some form of financial aid(3) to help cover the cost of their education(4). That’s why we offer personalized counseling from a Student Finance Advisor to help make your college experience more affordable.
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(3) Student loans, grants and scholarships are available to those who qualify.
(4) Percentage calculated by Brookline College for the 2015-16 school year.
We want to be sure your career goals are in line with your selected program of study. Our admission process will help you understand our programs and the career expectations in the field.
Five Simple Steps:
- Visit the campus. See what Brookline and the Dental Assistant program is all about.
- Complete a Visitor Information Form.
- Complete a financial aid interview to develop a financial plan.
- Complete the Enrollment Agreement with an Admissions Representative to include collecting all necessary documentation.
- Meet with the Director of Education, or an appropriate Department Director to discuss any unusual enrollment circumstances or accommodations needed to successfully complete the program.
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