Dental Chairside Assisting

Program Description

This hands-on program provides an excellent opportunity for those with an interest in the dental profession to begin a rewarding career. Students receive training in a well-equipped dental classroom/lab. Coursework includes: healthcare foundations, sciences in dentistry, emergency care, infection control, preventive dentistry, clinical assisting and procedures, dental radiology, and internship experiences. Additional Program Notes: Students in this program are required to have a current physical, and health immunizations. 

Program Length:

Two years 

Industry Alignment:

 NCHSE National Health Science Standards, NYS Dental Assisting

Integrated Academic Coursework:

Not eligible until program is an approved NYSED CTE Program 

4+1 Pathway Option:

Not eligible until program is an approved NYSED CTE Program

College Credit Opportunities:

Not available at this time

Credential Opportunities:

American Heart Association - First Aid, CPR and AED (Adult, Child and Infant Certifications)

Industry Assessments:

To be licensed as a registered dental assistant in New York state you must: • be at least 18 years of age; • meet education requirements; and • meet examination requirements. Passing scores on appropriate examinations administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), Inc. are required for licensure in New York. If you meet DANB’s eligibility requirements, you must take and pass the current DANB CDA examination consisting of the following three components: Radiation Health and Safety (RHS), Infection Control (ICE), and General Chairside (GC).

Program Supplies, Materials, Assessments Provided:

Scrubs, shoes, American Heart Association - First Aid, CPR and AED (Adult, Child and Infant Certifications), and NYS licensing fee (if eligible).