To be an effective Dental Assistant you will need to understand the in’s and out’s of clinical practice and office administration. In MTECH’s Dental Assisting program, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in real-life settings and externships. 

The Dental Assisting Program consists of classroom and lab, and trains students in all aspects of both clinical chair-side assisting as well as an introduction to office administration. 

You will have the opportunity to work on classmates and bring in patients for learning non-invasive procedures like suctioning and taking impressions. The classroom/lab portion will be held on campus but also includes field trips and some hybrid assignments to do off-site. This valuable introduction into the dental field will prepare you for a successful career as chair-side assistants, hygienists, lab technicians, specialty assistants, dentists, product representatives, etc.

During the Dental Assisting program you will also complete an externship. This may be completed simultaneously with the classroom/lab portion or may be completed after the course. During your externship you will be able to work on-site at a dental office to observe and assist in daily tasks. This valuable hands-on experience gives you an introduction to the industry and gives you a chance to practice the skills learned throughout the program.

Students will be responsible to arrange their own externship site, in coordination with the instructor. Students are required to have at least 15 hours per week while doing the externship in Term 4. After the grading period, students complete their externship at their own pace, but it must be completed by July 31st.

Clinical coursework may include, but is not limited to chairside and laboratory procedures, sterilization, preparing instruments/materials, charting,  obtaining dental x-rays, and medical emergency skills. 

Office Administration coursework may include front office soft skills, customer service, entering patient records and data, privacy of health information, and basic software knowledge.