Dental Assistant School Clinton County, Illinois

Kaskaskia College Centralia, Illinois

Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, ensuring high program standards.
Prepares students with skills and knowledge for a successful career as a Dental Assistant.
Curriculum designed to complete most general education requirements for a Dental Hygiene program.
Offers a comprehensive curriculum covering dental science, procedures, radiology, materials, and office management.
Provides clinical practice experience to build practical skills.
Includes preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam.
Meets licensure requirements for the state of Illinois.

Hands-on training in dental procedures and techniques to gain proficiency quickly.
Experienced and dedicated faculty providing comprehensive instruction.
Exposure to a variety of dental specialty practices.
Training in clinical, radiographic, and administrative dental procedures.
Learning to operate modern dental office equipment, including x-ray units and ultrasonic units.
Prepares students for entry-level employment opportunities as a dental assistant.

Complete your Dental Assisting Certificate in just 10 months.
Option to continue to an Associate in Applied Science in Dental Health, paving the way to Dental Hygiene or Dentistry programs.
Gain certification as an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) for enhanced skills and higher earning potential.
Opportunity to become a Community Dental Health Coordinator focusing on patient advocacy and public health.
Courses offered to prepare for the national certification exam for dental assistants and continuing education credits for dental professionals.
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, ensuring program quality.
Hands-on training in clinical procedures, dental materials, radiography, and dental sciences.

One-year certificate program designed for direct employment and advancement in dental assisting.
Combines lecture, lab work, and supervised clinical experiences in private offices, clinics, and state facilities.
Graduates are eligible to apply for a Mississippi radiology permit upon completion of the program.
Students are required to sit for two components of the Dental Assisting National Board CDA exam (ICE and RHS) during the program.
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation ensuring high educational standards.
Priority admission consideration given to in-district students who complete prerequisites at MCC.
Provides a comprehensive curriculum covering dental materials, sciences, radiology, chairside assisting, and practice management.