Dental Assisting Degree in Jackson

Prepare to become an important member of a dental office team with our Jackson Dental Assisting degree program. Our program can prepare you for a wide range of opportunities from general dentistry, oral surgery and endodontics to pediatric dentistry and prosthodontics. Coursework in this program focuses on administrative duties as well as clinical training so you can be prepared to handle both clinical and clerical skills in a dental office setting. An internship can also help you enter the workforce with real-world experience and knowledge. Graduates of our program can be prepared for entry-level positions in dental assisting.

Hands-on Dental Assisting/Assistant training

As a dental assistant, you can provide patient care and also perform administrative duties. As a student in our Jackson Dental Assisting degree program, you can learn how to perform clinical chairside duties to help the dentist, such as charting patient treatments, applying topical anesthetics, and placing rubber dams and temporary crowns. You will also train in how to take and process radiographs in standard film and digital radiography. Our program allows you to train in important lab work as well. Graduates of our Jackson Dental Assisting degree program should be prepared for entry-level dental assisting positions as well as have working knowledge of OSHA regulations.