Dental Assisting

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The mission of the Dental Assisting program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical experience in preparation for employment in a dental office. The program prepares individuals to directly assist the dentist in all aspects of treatment. The curriculum includes exposure and processing of x-rays, preparation of operatory and patient treatment, mixing and delivering materials and medications, functioning as a receptionist, and performing a variety of clinical and laboratory procedures as specified in the State Dental Practice Act. This course emphasizes safe and efficient work practices, and basic occupational and employability skills.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities are available as a chair side dental assistant, office manager, insurance clerk for health care providers, or a sales representative for dental manufacturing companies. Graduates are also eligible to take state and national certification tests.

Instructors

bettie [dot] brooks [at] ttcmemphis [dot] edu (Bettie Brooks)
janice [dot] harper [at] ttcmemphis [dot] edu (Janice Harper)

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SOC Code: 31-9091.00

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Program Level: Diploma

Program Length: 12 Months / 1296 Hours / 45 Weeks

Tuition and fees for entire program: $2736.00

Books and supplies for entire program: $2382.95

Student Debt:

The Tennessee Technology Center at Memphis does not offer a student loan program.

Median Debt for Program Graduates:

The Tennessee Technology Center at Memphis does not offer a student loan program.

Program Success:

86% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2009-10, completed it within 12 months.

Program Outcomes:

Job Placement Rate: 74%

Job placement rate as reported by: Council on Occupational Education

Related Occupations:

Dental Assistants

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