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Dental Assistant Certificate
Dental Assistant Certificate
at Carroll Community College
Baltimore Catalog
In response to the recent conversion of the national certification exam to a digital platform, Carroll’s fully equipped, state-of-the-art dental lab now features a fully functioning x-ray arm, digital sensor, and dental x-ray manikin. Students in the College’s Dental Assistant program are able to practice taking digital X-rays in the classroom throughout their training.
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Dental Assistants
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.
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$38,300
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Admissions
18 years old or older; high school diploma or equivalent; pass the Radiation Health and Safety Exam