Expanded Functions curriculum is approved by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. This certificate program focuses specifically on Minnesota Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants. Upon successful completion of the certificate requirements, the student is eligible to take the Minnesota Registration Examination for Dental Assistants.
Clinical experience is obtained in the technically current dental clinic.
Patients come to the dental clinic for tooth polishing, fluoride treatments, dental x-rays, pit and fissure sealants and preventive oral care instruction. A dentist is on staff to aid in the direct instruction and supervision of students. Current certification in American Red Cross, Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, and American Red Cross First Aid. Hepatitis B vaccine. Approved background check.