Dental assistants have many duties, including patient care, assisting with procedures, and administrative tasks.

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QUICK FACTS

• Deposit: $375

• Total cost:

  • 750 (Self Pay)

  • $850 (Financial Assistance)

• Duration: 14 weeks

• Meets Mondays from 6 to 9 pm. 

• 80 hours of clinical experience completed at a dentist office.

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Dental assistants play a key role in ensuring smooth dental procedures, patient care, and the overall functioning of the dental office. They work alongside the dentist to provide more efficient dental treatment.

 

Some dental assistants are specially trained to take x rays of teeth and the surrounding areas. They place a protective apron over patients’ chest and lap, position the x-ray machine, place the x-ray sensor or film in patients’ mouths, and take the x rays. Afterward, dental assistants ensure that the images are clear.

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Other duties include:

• Assisting with procedures 

• Clean and scrape teeth

• Perform dental x-rays (radiology permit)

• Prepare patients and the work area

• Sterilize dental instruments

• Hand instruments to the dentist

• Dry patients' mouths

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Dental assistants play a key role in ensuring smooth dental procedures, patient care, and the overall functioning of the dental office. They work alongside the dentist to provide more efficient dental treatment. ​​

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After completion of the dental assistant course students will receive a radiology permit and be able to register with the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) to register for their national board exam. Becoming certified in your area of study will allow assistants to apply for jobs within and outside of Mississippi.​

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Contact us to schedule a time to pick up your application!

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Former students click here to get certified!

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