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Dental Assistant
Available as: Associate Degree
Available at: Virginia Beach, Newport News, Richmond (West End)

Overview
Our Dental Assistant field provides graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions. A Dental Assistant student is educated in clinical, radiographic, and administrative procedures.

Part of this instruction includes an externship so that the dental assistant student can experience a real world environment firsthand. Office duties may include:

  • Reception
  • Insurance
  • Clerical billing
  • Recordkeeping
  • General office procedures

Graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Science with a major in Dental Assisting, the student is likely to launch his or her career at a dental office, dental supply manufacturer, hospital dental department, or insurance company. The Dental Assistant performs duties in both office and patient contact capacities under the direction of a dentist or group of dentists.

Patient-related responsibilities typically include:

  • Preparing patients for examinations
  • Conducting patient interviews
  • Charting histories
  • Taking vital signs
  • Assisting during minor surgeries and laboratory procedures
 
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