Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate (AD21)
The Advanced Dental Assisting certificate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s dental offices. The program provides learning opportunities that develop and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills in the area of dental assisting.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may be employed as chairside assistants in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics , oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics. Other career opportunities include insurance coordinators, infection control coordinators, appointment control coordinators, dental office assistants, and dental hygiene assistants. Graduates of the Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate may be invited to participate in the Georgia Dental Association’s Expanded Duties Certificate Courses IV, V, and VI based on attendance and academic performance.
Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 14 credit hours
Curriculum
Occupational Courses