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Prepare for a rewarding career in oral healthcare as a Dental Assistant, an essential part of the patient care team in dental practices. Training develops your clinical skills from the ground up, from chairside assisting techniques and patient communication to infection control and the safe use of dental radiography equipment.

Instruction focuses on hands-on chairside assisting, infection control protocols, and safe radiographic technique. Upon successful completion of the program, you are eligible to sit for the National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) and Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exams through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), as well as Maryland General Dental Assisting (MDGA) certification. These credentials open the door to advancement in dental hygiene, dental office management, and additional allied health specializations.

Dental Assisting Program Details