Dental Assisting

The mission of the Dental Assisting Program is to guide selected individuals through  educational experience to become personally, professionally, and socially effective dental assistants. Dental Assistant Program’s purpose is to provide learning experiences which enable graduates to obtain basic competencies needed for employment as a Dental Assistant in a dental office, State, Federal, or private clinic, or public and private educational facilities. A dental assistant is an individual who, under the supervision of a dentist, assists in dental procedures while a patient is being treated. This includes procedures such as four-handed dentistry, making impressions, taking and developing x-rays, mixing various dental materials, assisting during surgical procedures, obtaining health history information from the patient, sterilizing techniques, etc. Dental assistants must be appropriately trained for functions performed. The Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Admission Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript (must submit with application)
• Complete TTCM application
• Provide letters of reference
• Physical exam with proof of TB test and required immunizations
• Personal interview
• Pass COMPASS Test Students are subject to drug screening and criminal background checks based upon clinical affiliation agreements.

Diploma

• Dental Assistant- 1296 hours

Cost of training includes textbooks, supplies, personal items, liability insurance, ADAA membership fees, and tuition. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. COMPASS Schedule

For more information contact:

Tammy Carman
Student Services
Contact for Allied Health programs
Phone: (615) 898-8010 Ext. 144
E-mail: tcarman@ttcmurfreesboro.edu

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