Dental Assisting Program

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Dental Assisting Diploma

The mission of the Dental Assisting program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of dental assisting.

1. Provide education which acknowledges individual differences and respects the right of individuals to seek fulfillment of educational needs.
2. Provide an environment which encourages the individual to benefit and contribute as a partner in the economic progress, development, and stability of Georgia.
3. Provide education which develops the potential of each student to become a productive, responsible, and upwardly mobile member of society.
4. Provide quality dental assisting education in an atmosphere that fosters interest in and enthusiasm for learning.
5. Prepare graduates to function as accountable and responsible members within their field of endeavor.
6. Prepare graduates to function as safe and competent employees in the field of dental assisting.
7. Prepare program graduates with the highest level of competence possible given the constraints of the interests and ability levels of the individual.
8. Provide educational and related services without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicapping condition, academic disadvantage, or economic disadvantage.
   
9. Foster employer participation, understanding, and confidence in the instructional process and the competence of Dental Assisting program graduates.

Dental assistants are valuable members of the dental team who perform a variety of patient care, business office, and laboratory duties. They work alongside the dentist to help provide more efficient and comfortable treatment for the patient.

• Assisting the dentist during treatment
• Taking and developing dental radiographs
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Taking impressions of patient's teeth
• Laboratory procedures
• Teaching patients good home care techniques such as brushing and flossing
• Recording patient's medical histories
• Scheduling and confirming appointments
• Helping to keep the patient comfortable