Certificate
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, dental assisting is expected to be one of the fastest-growing occupations through 2014,* partly because dentists are hiring more assistants to handle clinical and administrative responsibilities—thereby giving the dentist more time to perform complex dental procedures. Kaplan University’s Dental Assistant Certificate program is designed to prepare you for this promising career field.
Dental Assistant Program
The dental assistant curriculum incorporates the clinical (chairside) and administrative aspects of dental assisting to help you develop the essential skills for maintaining an efficient dental office. The coursework includes topics such as:
- Chairside assisting
- Dental materials and techniques
- Office management
- Preventative dentistry
- Radiology
Prepare for Certification
This program is designed, among other things, to prepare students to take the exams required by the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners to perform expanded functions (MDG) and radiology (RHS) in the state of Maryland.†
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a Dental Assistant Certificate. This program is designed to help prepare you for entry-level employment in group practices, clinics, and other dental health facilities.