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Dental Assistant
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The dental assistant is an important member
of a professional health team. A dental assistant performs many
duties at chairside to assist the dentist during patient treatment
and then to complete patient records. The assistant must also be
skilled in related office tasks and procedures including
appointment scheduling and telephone communications, as well as
laboratory procedures. A registered dental assistant is able to
perform all expanded duties authorized by the MN State Board of
Dentistry. Several of these duties are taking radiographs
(x-rays), polishing teeth, placing pit and fissure sealant, taking
impressions, performing orthodontic procedures, placing and
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Personal qualities considered essential for this
occupation are the ability to work well with others, the desire to be
a part of a professional team, manual dexterity, good communication
skills, the ability to follow direct supervision and to be sensitive
to others' needs. The Dental Assistant program is accredited by the
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Students are encouraged to have taken English, science, biology, and
computer classes prior to or during the dental assistant program.
Click on the title of the degree, diploma or
certificate for more information.
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a look at this program's award outcomes
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program details from the "HTC At A Glance" flyer (PDF)
Contact HTC at 952-995-1300 or
info@hennepintech.edu
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