Dental Assisting - Available at the Bush campus only

As a Dental Assisting student, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to assist a dentist in the examination and treatment of patients. 

Course work includes dental anatomy, chairside assisting, charting teeth, tooth restoration, dental specialties, laboratory skills, office procedures and dental x-rays including digital radiology. You will also participate in a clinical experience one day a week (with an option of a partial summer) in area dental offices. Upon successful completion of the course and 200 hours of internship, you may sit for the New York State Dental Assisting Certification Exam. 

Course Content:

• Dental Anatomy/Chairside Assisting
• Tooth Restoration/Patient Records
• Dental Specialties/Dental Laboratory Skills
• Dental Radiography/Receptionist Skills

Related College Studies:

• Two-year/four-year Dental Hygiene degree
• Two-year Dental Laboratory Technology degree
• Dental School

Articulation Agreements With:

• Broome Community College
• Pennsylvania College of Technology

Integrated Academic Credits (over two years):

• English (1 credit)
• Science (1 credit)

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