Dental Assistant
As a dental assistant, you are an integral member of the dental health team. With this diploma, you’ll be ready to give chairside assistance and conduct lab procedures under the direction of the dentist. Learn how to disinfect and sterilize dental instruments, record dental histories and vital signs, and manage dental and medical emergencies. You will also become familiar with dental procedures, equipment and radiographs. Your training will prepare you to perform basic office and laboratory procedures. At the end of this program, you'll have the opportunity to achieve certification by taking and passing the Dental Assistant National Board. The Dental Assistant Program at FVTC is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.