Dental Assistant School Bristol County, Massachusetts

Somerset County Technology Center Somerset, Pennsylvania

Prepares students to function effectively as an integral member of the dental health team.
Covers chair-side assisting, office duties, laboratory procedures, and dental radiography.
Provides opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications, including the Pennsylvania Skills Certificate (NOCTI) and Dental Assisting National Board Radiation and Health Safety.
Includes American Heart Association – Heartsaver® CPR/AED/First Aid/BLS for Health Care Providers certification.
Offers hands-on learning experiences through the Cooperative Education Program with local dental practices.
Focuses on various areas of study, including Operative/Chair-Side Dentistry, Dental Materials, Oral Surgery, and Orthodontics.
Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) programs prepare students for high-demand, high-wage careers.

Partnership between North Central State College and Madison Adult Career Center.
Accelerated certificate program completed faster than an associate degree.
Curriculum aligns with Ohio Dental Board requirements for radiographer licensure.
Prepares students for the certification test for Ohio Dental Assistant.
Hands-on practicum experience with a dentist to apply learned competencies.
FLEX program with courses offered in the evening.
Certificate can be applied towards a Health Services Technology Associate Degree.

Eligible for CODA certification upon program completion.
Partnership with Madison Adult Career Center allows for accelerated program completion.
Courses comply with Ohio Dental Board requirements for Dental Radiographer License and Ohio Dental Assistant certification.
FLEX program offered through Madison Adult Career Center (does not follow the college calendar).
Certificate can be applied towards a Health Services Technology Associate Degree.
Comprehensive curriculum covering dental anatomy, infection control, emergency procedures, and more.
Includes a practicum with dentists to apply learned competencies.

Hands-on dental assisting career training.
Hybrid training format: a combination of distance education and on-campus classes.
Instructors are available to help students online via a learning management system (LMS).
Students can access lectures, ask questions, and do homework assignments online according to their schedule.
Emphasis on medical and dental terminology, anatomy & physiology (especially head and neck), dental law and ethics, and patient rights.
Learn essential dental assisting tasks: patient preparation, instrument sterilization, assisting dentists during procedures, taking x-rays, and record keeping.
Potential to learn regulated tasks (depending on the state) such as coronal polishing, fluoride application, and topical anesthetics application.