DENTAL ASSISTING
(Available at Metairie campus only)

The Dental Assisting Diploma program prepares students for entry-level positions as a chair-side dental assistant and dental business office assistant. The competencies for this course follow the duties and responsibilities of a dental assistant as outlined by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. Topics of study include anatomy and physiology, dental health and nutrition, oral histology, tooth form and structure, preventive dentistry, infection control, dental laboratory procedures, radiography, orthodontics, patient care, health care laws and regulations (OSHA and HIPPA), and general dental office administration and management. There is an externship component as a culminating course that enables the student to be placed in an actual supervised dental office setting. The student will be encouraged to attain Louisiana's "Expanded Duty Dental Assistant" certification upon graduation. Upon successful completion of the program and all other graduation requirements, a diploma in Dental Assisting will be awarded.

Additional Admission Requirements for Dental Assisting: Dental Assisting students must be in good health and physically able to perform the duties and techniques required for employment in the Dental Assisting field.  In addition, female students in the Dental Assisting program must be informed that radiotherapy procedures are an integral part of the curriculum, and they will be presented with Blue Cliff College’s Pregnancy Disclosure for review and signature during the admissions process.

Licensing Information

• Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Regents.
• Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

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