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Dental Assisting Certificate of Proficiency
Dental Assisting Certificate of Proficiency
at Lewis and Clark Community College
St. Louis Catalog
Your certificate can help you find employment as a chairside assistant or as a dental office administrator. Additionally, you may choose to continue your education in a related career such as dental hygiene, dental technology or dentistry. The program at L&C is demanding and comprehensive. You will study clinical practices, disease processes of the head and neck, infection control, diagnostic and therapeutic practices, radiographic and laboratory procedures, dental terminology, ethics. law, patient communications and office management. You will receive an education that will equip you to handle the responsibilities of working in a dental practice, and that’s why 100 percent of L&C graduates find employment positions upon graduation. Classes are small and you will receive personal attention. A strong system of peer support and tutoring helps to ensure an atmosphere of success. Program completion will involve supervised clinical experiences in dental practices and specialty offices during the final semester, giving you added confidence and an edge in competition for jobs.
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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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