<p>The Dental Assisting Diploma program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College prepares students to become skilled members of the dental healthcare team. Through a combination of classroom instruction, lab work, and clinical experience, students learn the essential skills needed to assist dentists during procedures, manage patient care, and perform office tasks. The program emphasizes infection control, radiography, chairside techniques, and patient communication, ensuring graduates are job-ready for dental practices and clinics.</p>

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Dental Assisting - Diploma

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

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Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.