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Program Information
The Dental Assistant Certificate of Completion is an open enrollment program. Please complete the interest form so that we may contact you about getting started.
The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a dental office or dental clinic as a Dental Assistant under the supervision of a licensed dentist or dental hygienist.
Program courses include classroom and laboratory instruction as well as hands-on clinical experience in dental clinics working alongside other Dental Professionals. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to provide basic services under the supervision of a licensed dentist or dental hygienist. In addition to preparing students for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam, the program prepares students for NM State certifications in dental radiographs, pit and fissure sealants, coronal polishing, and topical fluoride application.
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DANB Exam Pass Rate Categories |
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Date Range |
General Chair Side (GC) |
Radiation, Health, and Safety (RHS) |
Infection Control (IC) |
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1/1/2018 – 1/1/2023 |
81% |
90% |
83% |
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