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Purpose:
(l) To prepare students to perform the following services under supervision
of a dentist: chairside assistance, including preparation of impression
and restorative materials; exposing and processing intra-oral and panoramic
dental radiographs; laboratory and office management procedures; dental
health education; recognition of emergencies; patient care as authorized
by the Virginia Board of Dentistry. (2) To qualify students for the Dental
Assisting National Board Certification Examination.
Occupational Objectives:
This program is designed to provide essential technological and practical
knowledge required for a dental assistant to perform efficiently in a dental
office. Training experiences in nearby dental clinics and private dental
offices are provided.
Admission Requirements: General
college curricular admission
Financial Requirements: In
addition to the regular college tuition and fees, the Dental Assisting Program
requires the following:
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Textbooks
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$300.00* (per semester)
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Uniforms, Lab Coat, Clinic Coat, Safety Glasses,
Blood
Pressure Kit, and Hepatitis Vaccine Series
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$300.00*
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The following expenses are optional: |
Student Membership in the ADAA |
$35.00* (will increase each year after expiration of student
membership) |
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DANB Certification Exam |
$470.00* |
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*Costs
listed are approximate.
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Program Notes: This program
takes new students in the spring and fall semesters of each year. Students
admitted into Dental Assisting will be approved for entry into major/clinical
courses (DNA 103 and higher) when they have satisfied the following requirements:
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1.
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Completion of all JSRCC developmental coursework prescribed as a
result of JSRCC placement tests.
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2.
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Completion of one unit of high school biology with a grade of
"C" or better, or its equivalent (JSRCC
BIO 1).
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Completion of one unit of high school mathematics with a grade
of "C" or
better, or its equivalent (JSRCC
MTH
2).
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4.
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All applicants to the Dental Assisting program must declare
their curriculum as the Pre-Practical Nursing and Dental
Assisting Career Studies Certificate.
(Please see
http://www.jsr.vccs.edu/curriculum/plan_info.htm for
information on this career studies certificate.)
In order to be officially accepted into the Dental Assisting
program, applicants will need to fulfill certain prerequisites
included in the career studies certificate. College transfer students will need
to meet and discuss options with the program head.
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5.
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After officially being accepted into the Dental Assisting
program, all applicants must have a personal interview with the
program head or a designated faculty member.
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6.
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A grade of "C" or better in each course of the
Pre-Practical Nursing and Dental Assisting
Certificate curriculum.
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Completion of health forms provided by the program head for
physical and dental examinations.
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Any student whose final grade
falls below a "C" in any course must obtain permission from the program
head to continue the major in Dental Assisting. Students are responsible
for transportation to and from facilities used for clinical experiences.
DNA courses are sequential unless otherwise determined by the program
head.
Progression through the Program: The college offers this program in affiliation with
the healthcare agencies and practitioners in the communities the college
serves. The college relies on its community affiliates to provide
clinical education opportunities for its students, expert clinical
preceptors, and course instructors for many courses. The often rapid
changes in healthcare law, standards of practice, technology, and
content of credentialing examinations increasingly necessitate sudden
changes in the program’s course content, policies, procedures and course
scheduling. As a result, the college cannot guarantee every student
continuous and uninterrupted clinical and course instruction as outlined
in the printed catalog curriculum for this program. Circumstances
beyond the control of the college may necessitate the postponement of
course offerings or changes in the sequencing and/or location of
scheduled courses or clinical assignments. Additionally, the college may
have to change the instructor for courses after instruction has started.
Computer Competency Requirement:
Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement
by successfully completing
ITE 115.
Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer
competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in
which case they will receive college credit for
ITE 115.
Those students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam
only once.
Program Accreditation: The
program in Dental Assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting
requirements.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized
by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental
Accreditation can be contacted at (800) 621-8099 Ext 4653 or at 211 East Chicago
Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
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