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Dental Assisting Diploma
Dental Assisting Diploma
at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Charlotte Catalog
The Dental Assisting Diploma program at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the field of dental healthcare. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction, hands-on training, and clinical experience to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as dental assistants.
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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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$35,470
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Admissions
Minimum Grades Required: ENG, BIO, COM, and PSY courses require a minimum grade of "C" to complete the diploma. DEN courses require a minimum grade of "B" to complete the diploma.