Dental Assisting
Peggy Reilly-O’Brien
Donna Powers
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Students in the Dental Assisting Program complete training in dental and health sciences, radiology, medical emergencies, and dental specialties, as well as hands-on training in the Ellen Jones Dental Clinic located on the Cape Tech campus.
The Dental Assistant curriculum is competencybased requiring students to perform prescribed duties and tasks. The program’s performance tests require each student to achieve a high level of accuracy. The program stresses academic integration particularly in the area of science. Students also write regularly and take notes in class as well as use math in shop activities. Students use a computer lab to work with dental charting programs, the Watson Enterprise (instrument I.D) micro study program, and power point presentations . Students have a unique opportunity to work with Dentists in the Ellen Jones Dental Center, giving them front-line experience and exposure to the latest technologies. Students also do a six month internship with local Dentists in the community, often resulting in employment. The dental assistant program has been certified by The Board of Registration in Dentistry. After successfully completing an examination required and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry, seniors will earn a Certificate in Dental Radiology.