Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate AD21
The Advanced Dental Assisting certificate program prepares students for employment in various positions in today’s dental offices. The program provides learning opportunities that develop and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills in the area of dental assisting.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may be employed as chairside assistants in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics. Other career opportunities include insurance coordinators, infection control coordinators, appointment control coordinators, dental office assistants, and dental hygiene assistants. Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate graduates may obtain the Georgia Dental Association’s Expanded Duties Certificate based on attendance and academic performance.
Requirements
All occupational courses must be completed with a C or better grade.
Requirements
Total Credit Hours: 15