Cert in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Dental Assistant, a program that leads to a certificate and can continue toward an associate degree. The day program starts every fall and combines full-day in-person lab classes twice a week with online lectures twice a week. Students attend Monday through Thursday over two full semesters and one intersession. Applicants must become college students, attend an information session and submit the program application. Many graduates finish general education requirements to earn an associate of science degree in dental assisting. The college also lists continuing education options. Anyone considering this program can find requirements, planning tools and catalog details on the department page. Advising is available to help students choose courses in a sensible order and to connect them with faculty who can answer subject questions.