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Dental Assistant Training
Dental Assistant Training
at Collin College
Dallas Catalog
The focus of the Dental Assistant Training will be on learning the techniques of dental theory and terminology, four-handed chair side procedures, exposing and processing dental radiographs (x-rays), introduction to digital and panoramic radiology, infection control standards, obtaining impressions of the oral cavity for the fabrication of study models and custom trays used for vital bleaching procedures, preparing dental materials, and fabrication of provisional coverage (temporary crowns).
- 100 hours of classroom and lab experience at the newly remodeled Dental Hygiene Clinic at the McKinney campus of Collin College
- 50 hours of clinical time at a local dental facility
- Students must successfully complete both classroom and clinical portions to be exam-eligible
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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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Admissions
Collin Pre-Admission Application Packet Complete the Collin Pre-Admission Application Packet and email to [email protected] no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of class. Late applications will be considered for the next available class. Individuals will be selected to meet via Zoom for an interview with the Program Manager. Selected individuals will be notified via email once authorization to enroll has been granted.