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Dental Assisting Program
at Laurel Ridge Community College
Washington, D.C. Catalog
Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dental team in the delivery of quality oral health care. If you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with your hands, and want a career with responsibility, dental assisting is for you. Topics included in this class are basic dental sciences, pre-clinical and clinical skills, radiography, restorative and laboratory materials and techniques, practice management and much more. This hands-on class will give you the tools you need to be successful in the industry. However, due to the current situation, a portion of this course may use online components. Books and supplies are all included in the class. Space is limited so register today!
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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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Please read: *Once the class roster is set, students will also be registered for the BLS CPR and Dental Radiation Health and Safety class. **Due to sharing the Dental Hygiene lab, these dates are subject to change based on availability. ** If you are under 18 years old before taking this class, please contact our main office for more information at 540-868-7021.
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Format: In-Person Hybrid