Dental Assisting Technology and Management
About Dental Assisting Technology and Management
Training includes, but is not limited to, clinical assisting and expanded functions, dental and general anatomy, dental terminology, dental instrument and equipment utilization, infection control, dental radiography, patient management, dental office emergencies/BLS, dental specialty procedures, employability skills, leadership and human relations skills, ethics and legal, maintenance and asepsis of dental operatory and dental office, dental pharmacology, and anesthesia. Students may be exposed to hazardous materials and infectious disease.
The mission of this program is to enlighten, challenge and prepare students for a career and profession in dental assisting. This program is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Program Structure
| Postsecondary Program of Study | OCP | Course | Hours |
| Introduction to Dental Assisting | A | DEA0725 | 90 |
| Dental Infection Control Assistant | B | DEA0726 | 210 |
| Dental Assistant (1) | C | DEA0727 | 465 |
| Dental Assistant (2) | DEA0728 | 465 |
Dual Enrollment is available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.
Additional Program Details
Program Structure Details
Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Dental Assisting Technology and Management program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 10 language, math, and reading.
Accreditation
The program in dental assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”.
The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. Or visit the Commission on Dental Accreditation website.
Industry Certification/Licensure
Graduates receive the Florida Expanded Functions Certificate. Graduates are required to take the Dental Assisting National Board Certification Examination to be a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).
Articulation
Dental Assisting Technology and Management program aligns with statewide articulation agreement for Dental Assisting Technology and Management.
Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an AS degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:
Valencia College:
- Dental Hygiene AS degree – Up to 9 credits
Program Cost
*Subject to change
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