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Dental Assistant Certificate
Dental Assistant Certificate
at Lone Star College
Houston Catalog
The Dental Assistant Certificate program at Lone Star College is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in dental assisting, preparing them for a rewarding career in the dental healthcare field. This program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience to ensure students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills required for success in their roles.
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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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