Graduates of the program are eligible to take the examinations for licensure given by National and North East Regional Boards. Graduates who pass both Boards are eligible for a Connecticut license. It is strongly recommended that students complete Microbiology during the summer between the second and third semesters of study. Refer to Dental Careers Selected Admissions page for details regarding entry into this program. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Post-secondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education.
Courses are open to admitted dental assisting students only.
Provides a broad basis and application of basic dental terminology, dental materials, motion economy, medical emergencies, and four-handed dentistry. Preclinical practice will consist of a basic introduction to the background information needed to prepare the dental assisting student for clinical situations. Surveys the armamentarium used for restorative procedures and the introductory theoretical background needed to begin clinical practice. Through lecture, discussion, and group activities, the principles and concepts of basic dental science theories, as applied to the role of the dental assistant, will be presented. Topics include clinical application of medical and dental emergencies, oral health education, oral histology, embryology, and systems of the body as they relate to human diseases.