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Academic Programs

Dental Assisting

Degrees/Certificates

Certificate of Achievement
Associate in Science
Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Dental Assisting Program will be able to:

  • Perform safe and effective interventions and data collection within the unlicensed Dental Assistant and licensed Registered Dental Assistant's scope of practice.
  • Be knowledgeable of the California Dental Practice Act, which are the laws and regulations as they relate to the dental health care professionals
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as appropriate for a Dental Assistant.
  • Become a chairside Dental Assistant
  • Become a chairside Registered Dental Assistant