Expanded Duty Dental Assisting
Program Type: Diploma in Applied Science
Program Level: UG
Division: Nursing & Allied Health
Program Duration: 16 months
Program Contact: Alicia Johnston
Time: Day
Program overview
The Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program is a Diploma program that is three semesters in length and is comprised of didactic, clinical, and laboratory courses offered at the Health Science Campus. In addition to on-site clinical experiences, dental assisting students will have the opportunity to gain meaningful experiences through off-site clinical rotations. Dental assisting students will be able to study and practice all expanded duties that they will be certified to perform, including assisting the dentist with restorative procedures, teaching oral hygiene instruction, taking impressions of teeth, polishing structures above the gum-line, taking radiographs (x-rays), placing preventive sealants to the pits and grooves of teeth, and monitoring of nitrous oxide.
Entry Requirements
To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Communicate effectively with a variety of patients from diverse backgrounds, in addition to peers and other dental health care providers.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assist in the treatment and care of all patients.
- Adhere to state and federal laws, recommendations and regulations in providing quality care using safe and effective practices.
- Dental Assisting graduates should be able to identify and understand basic anatomical, chemical, and preclinical aspects of dental procedures.
Open Application Dates for Competitive Health Sciences Programs
Applications for the FDTC Health Sciences Programs will be accepted Monday, April 1, 2024 through Wednesday, May 15, 2024 for the FALL 2024 semester.