Registered Dental Assistant
Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. They work chair side with dentists as they examine and treat patients. They make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, expose dental radiographs and obtain dental records.
Assistants pass and retrieve instruments, restorative and impression materials to dentists and assist with fabrication and cementation of temporary restorations. Assistants also sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures and instruct patients on post operatic and general oral health care. Extended duties include front office, laboratory and supply/inventory management procedures.
Dental Assisting is offered in the fall and spring on Northeast Campus.
Registered Dental Assistant Program
- 21 weeks
- 643 contact hours
- Consists of both classroom and clinical instruction
- Approved by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Requires passing the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) state exam
- Requires certification in Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
- Is eligible for Financial Aid
- Requires acceptance into program
Eligibility Requirements
- Attend an orientation session
- High school diploma or GED
- Pass TABE at a 9th grade level in reading and math
- Pass a drug test
- Pass a criminal background check
Courses
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DNTA-1001 Dental Materials
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DNTA-1003 RDA Course and Exam
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DNTA-1005 Dental Radiology
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DNTA-1015 Chairside Assisting
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DNTA-1037 Introduction to Dental Science
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DNTA-1041 Dental Laboratory Procedures
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DNTA-1042 Intermediate Dental Assistant Applications
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DNTA-1045 Preventive Dentistry
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DNTA-1052 Dental Office Management
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DNTA-1053 Dental Assisting Applications
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DNTA-1060 Clinical
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DNTA-1091 Nitrous Oxide Course and Exam
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EMSP-1019 CPR for Health Care Providers
Exam Prep
Registered Dental Assisting Course and Exam (PDF will open in new window)
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Course and Exam (PDF will open in new window)
Contact
Northeast Campus Continuing Education Services
817-515-6657