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Dental Assistant Diploma
Dental Assistant Diploma
at Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee Catalog
This program prepares students to perform a variety of patient care responsibilities while under the direction and supervision of a dentist during the examination and treatment of patients. Coursework includes academic and clinical competencies, and students will have clinical experience in a dental practice. Students have the option of completing the program in one or two semesters. Employment opportunities for trained dental assistants are plentiful in private offices, hospitals, and clinic settings. This program features exploratory courses that count toward a credential. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
*Bilingual (Spanish) program is also offered; the bilingual program start date is August only.
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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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