Associate degrees in Dental Assisting + Assistant: A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.
As a dental hygienist, an associate's degree is sufficient for working in a private practice office. However, a candidate must be licensed by the state in which they practice. This license can be obtained by passing both a written and a clinical examination.
In order to do research, teach, or have a clinical practice in public or school health programs you are usually required to have a bachelor's or master's degree.
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