This curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chair-side and related office and laboratory procedures.

Course work includes instruction in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice. A combination of lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences provide students with knowledge in infection/hazard control, radiography, dental materials, preventive dentistry, and clinical procedures.

Graduates of this program may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants. As Dental Assistant IIs, defined by the Dental Laws of North Carolina, graduates work in dental clinics/offices, and insurance companies.

Specific Requirements

1. General college admission requirements.  
2. This program has a competitive selection process. See Selection Criteria and Procedures for Allied Health Programs on the college admissions office web page for full details.
   www.abtech.edu/Student_Services/admissions/allied_health.asp 
3. Acceptable report of medical examination by first day of class.
4. Completion of required immunizations by first day of class, including first two doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.
5. Students applying to the Dental Assisting program are encouraged to have successfully completed BIO 161 or BIO 163 or BIO 168 and BIO 169, CIS 110 or CIS 111, COM 120 or ENG 111 and COM 231, and PSY 150 prior to program admission due to the rigorous nature of the Dental Assisting curriculum.

Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better: DEN, BIO