DENTAL ASSISTANT As a valuable member of the dental health care team, dental assistants take on significant responsibilities, which greatly increase the efficient delivery of oral health care.  Dental assistants work directly with dentists and perform a wide range of tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Dental Assisting is a 690-hour program. The program includes classroom, lab and clinical experiences.  The program has been approved by the NYS Department of Education as a Certified Dental Assisting Program.  Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to take the NYS Dental Assisting Board exam, which leads to licensure.  There is a $35 non-refundable application fee required to process your application. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED. Prerequisites include a WorkKeys entrance exam, high school diploma or GED, a physical and required immunizations, two references and an admissions interview.    Dates class is running can be found on the main Health Occupations web page. Class will run from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion. Select here to obtain the Dental Assistant Application or call 315.963.4256 for an admissions packet to be mailed to you. For information on how to pay for the program go to the Funding Details page.   Course Outline     DEN 101 Intro to Assisting                                      DEN 102 Emergency Care                                      DEN 103 Anatomy & Physiology                                                        DEN 104 Dental Science                                        DEN 105 Oral Health                                              DEN 106 Infection Control                                      DEN 107 Clinical Procedures                                DEN 108Clinical Internship                                                         DEN 109 Radiology                                                DEN 110 Office Procedures                                    DEN 111 Clinical Procedures II                               DEN 112 Internships   New for Employed Dental Assistants Review Course for the Dental Assisting Certification Exam This individualized program is intended for working, non-certified dental assistants who are seeking licensure. The course is divided into three components: chair side dental assisting, radiology, and infection control. Students work at home, at their own pace, to prepare for the exam while retaining employment. Applicants must have two years fulltime experience as a dental assistant and be able to provide documentation. Previous formal training preferred. Applicants must also have knowledge of basic dental and medical terminology. Internet access highly recommended. Exam and licensure fees not included. Call 963-4256 for more info.