Dental Assisting

The program is stimulating, fast-paced instruction that relies heavily on student participation. The course provides classroom instruction and basic clinical a​ssisting skills. During your training, you will learn dental theory and terminolo​gy, the techniques of four-handed chairside procedures, exposing and processing dental radiographs or X-rays – including introduction to digital and panoramic radiology.

Instruction covers infection control standards, obtaining impressions of the oral cavity for the fabrication of study models and custom trays used for vital bleaching procedures, preparing dental material and fabrication of provisional coverage.

Students spend time assisting and observing in a practicing dental office.

The dental assisting program prepares students for the Texas certification in radiology, infection control and jurisprudence. The Dallas College D​​ental Assistant Program is an Approved CE course provider by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

Dental Assistant (CE Skills Award)

Courses Required:

• DNTA 1015 - Chairside Assisting
• DNTA 1060 - Clinical Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant Program begins each Fall and Spring semester.​