The Certified Dental Assisting program at Broome Community College is a New York State registered one-year certificate program. Upon successful completion of the program, the student takes the certified dental assisting examination, recognized by the state, for certification in the profession. Graduates may seek immediate employment in dental offices or clinics, and must work under the direct supervision of a dentist. Specialty areas include endodontics, oral maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics. Basic theoretical concepts in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and nutrition, as they relate to dental care and its delivery.
Lab includes experiences on mannequins and patients.
Emphasis on emergencies and special patients. Dental specialty areas include periodontics and endodontics. Pharmacology and pain control including general anesthesia and local anesthetics. Includes laboratory experiences as well as clinical application. A career track is available for the dental assistant who would be interested in proceeding from Certified Dental Assisting to Dental Hygiene.