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Dental Assisting
at Columbus Academy Of Dental Assisting
Columbus Catalog
The Dental Assisting program at Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become proficient dental assistants. Through a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, students will learn how to assist dentists with a variety of clinical and administrative tasks. The program covers essential topics such as dental procedures, patient care, infection control, radiography, and office management. Graduates are well-prepared to work in dental offices and clinics.
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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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$36,120
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