The Dental Assisting Certificate provides the student with knowledge and practical skills required to perform entry level dental assisting functions competently. Three hundred hours of practical experience is provided in local dental offices to demonstrate the student’s competence in performing dental assisting skills. Students who successfully pass the Certification for Dental Assistants examination sponsored by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. become Certified Dental Assistants.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all DAS courses in order to graduate.
A minimum of 37 credits are required for graduation.
Accreditation
The Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, (312) 440-4653; https://www.ada.org/en/coda
Additional Admission Criteria and Information
Please find additional information here: Required Forms/Criteria Packets for Health Programs.
CORI/CHRI/SORI
Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.
Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.
CPR
Students are required to be CPR Certified at the Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of clinical courses.
Drug Screening
Students enrolled in this academic program may be required to pass a drug screening analysis.
Health
Students are required to complete a health evaluation, including the Hepatitis B immunization series, prior to final acceptance to the Program.
Student Professional Liability Insurance
Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.
Requirements
Schedule Tips: DAS101, DAS102, DAS111, DAS120 offered FALL ONLY; DAS122, DAS202, DAS212, DAS250, DAS290 offered SPRING ONLY
Courses with Prerequisites: DAS101, DAS122, DAS202, DAS212, DAS250, DAS290, BIO122
Courses with Corequisites: DAS101, DAS102
Milestone Courses: DAS111, DAS212, DAS290
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Dental Assisting Certificate
Year 1 Spring
Year 1 Fall
| DAS122 | Dental Practice Management | 2 |
| DAS212 | Dental Radiology II | 1 |
| DAS290 | Dental Assisting Practicum | 5 |
Year 1 Summer