DENTAL ASSISTANT SCHOOL
10 Month Diploma Program | Available at our Louisville and Lexington Campus
DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Comprehensive Dental Assisting program is designed to prepare the student to become a multiskilled Dental Assistant in the front office or working with the dentist. Students completing the programs are expected to display diverse skills allowing them to work in any dental office or specialty office including:
- General Dentistry
- Endodontic
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
- Pedodontics
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Labs
DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Graduates earn a Dental Assisting Diploma in as little as 10 months
- Flexible schedules
- Career services and job placement assistance
- Hands-on training from experienced instructors in a working clinical lab
- Institutionally accredited by ABHES and is an approved VA program
- Financial aid available for those who qualify
- Blended learning, which consists of completing courses in both online and on-campus settings, or you can choose to complete the program 100% on-campus
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Specialties
- Clinical Procedures
- Communications and Scheduling
- Insurance Billing and Coding
- Recall Systems and Treatment Plans
DENTAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATIONS
The program includes a balance of classroom, clinical, and laboratory experiences. Upon completion of the program and meeting all of the course requirements, students will receive a:
- Comprehensive Dental Assisting Diploma
- Radiation Safety and Technique Certificate
- Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Certificate
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Externship
Prior to graduation, students are required to complete an externship under the guidance of area experts. During this externship, students will refine the skills learned on campus as well as work directly with patients for real-life experience.
Career Services
Our Career Services Director provides assistance to graduating students and alumni that include instruction in resume writing, preparation of cover letters, interviewing techniques and networking skills. The college provides job placement assistance for its graduates. Alumni in good standing may continue to use any and all placement resources indefinitely at no charge.
WHAT IS A DENTAL ASSISTANT?
Dental Assisting students graduate from MedQuest College’s Comprehensive Dental Assisting program, located in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, with the skills and training needed to perform the responsibilities of an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA), giving each student an edge when starting their new career. EDDA’s are trained to work in all types of Dental Offices, including specialty practices, working alongside the Dentist and Dental Hygienist to perform a vast array of procedures. Dental Assistants are vital team members in a dental office!
WHAT DOES AN EXPANDED DUTIES DENTAL ASSISTANT DO?
MedQuest Dental Assistants are highly trained and skilled to perform a large range of tasks from front office duties such as communicating with patients and suppliers to assisting the dental hygienist and dentist with procedures including surgery.
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant responsibilities:
- Operate dental X-ray equipment to provide the dentist with dental radiographs
- Create dental models that will be used to make patient impressions
- Apply sealants, fluoride varnish, and coronal polishing
- Fill cavities by placing and condensing amalgam and composite
- Fabricate and place temporary crowns
- Record patient medical history, blood pressure and pulse
WHY MEDQUEST COLLEGE
MedQuest College has provided high-quality instruction to students in Kentucky and Indiana since 1999. By providing Southern Indiana, Louisville and Lexington Kentucky, and surrounding areas with quality programs we are able to proudly say that MedQuest College has successfully employed thousands of graduates in the medical fields. Our campuses are located in Louisville KY and Lexington KY. We are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a nationally recognized accrediting body.
DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM FAQS
Q: What skills will I learn in the Comprehensive Dental Assisting program at MedQuest College?
A: You will learn a balanced set of clinical and front-office skills:
- Clinical Skills: Operating dental X-ray equipment, creating dental models, applying sealants and fluoride varnish, performing coronal polishing, placing and condensing amalgam and composite in cavities, and fabricating/placing temporary crowns.
- Patient Care: Assisting the dentist and hygienist during procedures, ensuring patient comfort, recording patient medical history and vital signs, and ensuring proper instrument sterilization and infection control.
Administrative Skills: Front office duties, effective communication with patients and suppliers, scheduling, record-keeping, and using digital dental software.
Q: What is an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)?
A: An Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) is a dental assistant who has received additional training to perform a large range of tasks, giving them an edge when starting their career. MedQuest graduates the Comprehensive Dental Assisting program with the skills and training required of an EDDA.
Q: What kind of equipment is provided for the Dental Assisting program at MedQuest College?
A: Students enrolled in the Dental Assisting program at MedQuest College train with industry-standard equipment, including dental operatories, dental labs, processors, digital projectors, and specialized equipment like dental X-ray equipment. They also work with instruments such as suction hoses, matrix bands, and dental curing lights.
Q: Will there be hands-on training for the Dental Assisting program at MedQuest College?
A: Yes. The Dental Assisting program at MedQuest College combines lectures with hands-on practice in dental labs. Students gain real-world experience through the externship program.
Q: What types of offices hire Dental Assistants?
A: Graduates are prepared to work in any dental office or specialty office, including General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatrics, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, and Oral Surgery.
Q: What do I receive upon completion of the Dental Assisting program at MedQuest College?
A: Upon completion of the Dental Assisting program at MedQuest College, you will receive a Comprehensive Dental Assisting diploma, a Radiation Safety and Technique certificate, and an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant certificate.
Q: What are the minimum requirements to apply to MedQuest College?
A: All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Specific prerequisites may apply depending on the course or program you choose, so it is important to check the program-specific details.
Q: Does MedQuest College require general education classes before I start my Dental Assisting program?
A: No. MedQuest College has structured each program so that students only take the courses needed for their new career. Accepted students will immediately begin practicing the skills relevant to their field.
Q: How do I begin the admissions process for the Dental Assisting program at MedQuest College?
A: You can start by completing the online Request Information form. An admissions representative will contact you to go over the next steps, including locating your official transcripts from your high school or previous college.
Q: Can I set up a tour of MedQuest College?
A: Yes, the Admissions Team offers one-on-one tours from Monday through Friday.
