A two-year program that develops the skills and knowledge to prepare students to work chairside with a dentist. Coursework covers a wide range of subjects from preparing dental materials and radiology to processing insurance and assisting with practice management.
Post-Secondary Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Dental Chairside Assisting program many students continue their studies to prepare for jobs as a Dental Assistant, Dental Receptionist, Dental Office Manager, Dental Hygienist, Lab Technician, or Dentist.
- Basic dental science
- Basic laboratory skills
- Preventative dentistry
- Dental anatomy
- Infection control/hazardous waste
- Instrument care
- Film exposure and X-Ray processing
- Chairside procedures
- Dental Examination
- Dental office management
*Note: Additional medical requirements are necessary for full participation in this program including but not limited to a physical (beyond what the school requires). These requirements are subject to change as per current health guidelines.
CTE Endorsement
Students must successfully meet the academic and attendance criteria for a two-year Wilson Tech Certificate of Completion, be High School diploma eligible, and pass the following exam: National Occupational Competency Testing Exam (NOCTI) – Dental Assisting Exam.