The Dental Assisting program prepares you to assist a dentist at chair side, perform receptionist and clinical functions, and carry out selected dental laboratory work as a dental assistant. You will gain knowledge and skills in:
Graduates are eligible to take the national and state/regional examinations for dental assisting registration. A social security number is required to take the exams and apply for licensure.
The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Allied Dental Professions graduates are eligible to take necessary Examinations of their choice. Successful completion of board examinations is required to receive a license to practice in the State of Iowa.
Commission on Dental Accreditation
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-4653
www.ada.org/en/coda
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Total Students in Program: 15
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Examination |
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Dental Assisting National Board Certified Dental Assisting Exam
(Not required by Iowa)
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Taken |
* |
Passed |
* |
Iowa Dental Board Radiology
(Required by Iowa)
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Taken |
15 |
Passed |
15 (100%) |
Iowa Dental Board Infection Control
(Required by Iowa)
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Taken |
15 |
Passed |
15 (100%) |
Iowa Dental Board Jurisprudence for Iowa License
(Required by Iowa)
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Taken |
15 |
Passed |
15 (100%) |
Job Placement as of July 1, 2019 |
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14 (93 %) |
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
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Provide a safe environment for patients and dental staff.
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Apply evidence-based theory in dental procedures to meet the needs of the population served.
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Perform administrative, chairside, clinical, radiographic, imaging sciences, and laboratory procedures.
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Promote and participate in preventive dental care.
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Demonstrate professionalism and ethics in reference to the current practice act.
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Pursue continuing education for lifelong career success and advancement.
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Successfully complete the required examinations for certification according to current practice acts.
The dental assisting program empowers students to serve as a clinical dental team member, perform various administrative and clinical functions, and complete assigned dental laboratory work as an entry-level dental assistant. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will utilize their gained skills to strengthen surrounding businesses, enrich their communities, and improve the quality of life in the populations they serve.