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Dental Assistant Certificate
Dental Assistant Certificate
at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Seattle Catalog
The Dental Assisting Certificate of Completion prepares students for entry-level employment and provides a foundation for job advancement with a focus on dental sciences, radiology, dental materials, clinical procedures, infection control, lab procedures, business operations, and patient education. Students will be prepared for employment opportunities in private dental settings, hospitals, public health dental clinics, dental laboratories, and dental specialty offices. For this certificate, I-BEST support is available. I-BEST support provides students with in-class help in writing and math, note-taking, presentation, study skills, and career readiness. To learn more about I-BEST and to connect with an advisor, visit LWTech.edu/IBEST.
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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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