Program offered is a Certificate.

Dental assistants perform a wide range of duties in dental care facilities, from patient care to office tasks and laboratory procedures. Carrington's Dental Assisting certificate and degree programs adhere to the guidelines of the Dental Board of California to prepare students for entry-level jobs. Each program has emphasis on demonstration and instrumentation. Students become skillful at taking x-rays and impressions as well as performing coronal polishing and assisting with restorative, oral surgery, and orthodontic procedures. The program covers patient preparation, law, ethics, administrative duties, office administrative functions. Students gain hands-on experience during lab class sessions and clinical experience. Dental Assisting students are prepared to seek x-ray certification and coronal polish certification. Upon completing the program, graduates are able to apply for and take the State of California Dental Board examination for licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). The program culminates in a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Science degree in Dental Assisting.

Carrington College California prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

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