Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program is a one year, technical certificate program that prepares graduates to enter the profession of dental assisting. During the one year cohort, students receive an in-depth education in many aspects of dentistry including clinical practice, oral and human anatomy, dental materials and radiology. Included in the radiology training, students will take the Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety exam and will be eligible to apply for a state license after graduation. The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
The Dental Assisting program is a selective program. When you apply to the college, you will be accepted into the undeclared program while you complete the prerequisite requirements. The dental assisting program accepts a limited number of students each year and there is a separate application process. Contact your campus of interest below for more details.
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WHY CHOOSE THE DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM? The Dental Assisting program at Ivy Tech Community College produces quality graduates to enter this fascinating field of health care. During the student's educational journey one will participate in lectures, labs and clinicals to equip and strengthen them as a person and as a dental professional. Throughout the course of the program, students will be introduced to knowledge and skills that will build on each other as the year progresses. In addition, students will be inspired by a diverse range of dental professionals as they share their time with us on campus and in their dental offices. The students networking possibilities start on the first day of class. The Dental Assisting instructors have numerous years of experience in the dental field and are eager to share their passion for their profession with their students. These instructors will be happy to discuss the details of their program. Contact your campus of interest for more information. For more information about dental assisting, visit the American Dental Assistant's Association website. |
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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL ASSISTING |
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The Technical Certificate in Dental Assisting can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Applied Science degree. Many available jobs require advanced education beyond the high school diploma. Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and quantitative skills. Program and Employment Information |
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LOCATIONS
The Dental Assisting program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information:
Columbus/Franklin
- Faculty Contact:
- Christy Ross, CDA, MS
Dental Assisting Program Chair
Assistant Professor
cross@ivytech.edu
812-374-5179
Accrediting Agencies for Dental Assisting
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street
Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-1504
American Dental Association Commission Of Dental Accreditation
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
(312) 440-2915
East Central (Anderson, Marion, Muncie, New Castle)
October 21 for classes starting in January
Contact:
Teresa A Macauley CDA, EFDA, MS
Dental Assisting Program Chair
Associate Professor
765-643-7133 ext. 2369
tmacaule@ivytech.edu
Kokomo (Kokomo, Logansport, Wabash)
Kristy Parker, program chair
866-457-0891, ext. 104
Lafayette (Crawfordsville, Lafayette)
Contact
Missy Ticen
Program Chair, Dental Assisting
(765) 269-5720
