The Dental Assistant program will:

• Maintain an instructional curriculum that meets the accreditation standards of the American Dental Association Council on Dental Education and of the local dental community.
• Deliver relevant learning experiences and curriculum sequencing to assure graduates achieves adequate knowledge and skill to enable them to be employed in the field as entry level Dental Assistants.

Graduates Are Prepared To:

• Sit for the national certification examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board.
• Perform entry level skill and competence in assigned chairside dental assistant duties and responsibilities (including expended duty functions as defined by the Montana Board of Dentistry.)
• Substantiate the mastery of oral radiography theory and techniques.
• Utilize computer technology associated with the profession of dentistry including but not limited to digital radiography, intraoral cameras, and dental-specific software for the operation of a dental practice.
• Integrate concepts in the dental sciences, prevention and oral health promotion to a variety of treatment situations in the dental setting