Make People Smile with Great Dental Care
Dental Assisting is a licensed dental profession dedicated to the oral health care for patients of all ages. As a vital member of the dental team, you are involved with assisting the dentist and the hygienist along with independently performing procedures. The SCC program* offers you the opportunity to learn in a real word simulation lab and perform many professional tasks requiring interpersonal and technical skills.
*SCC鈥檚 Dental Assisting program meets the American Dental Association鈥檚 Commission on Dental Accreditation Standard for Dental Assisting. In the program you will complete foundational courses at the North Mankato campus, continue clinical courses at Minnesota State University, Mankato as part of a cooperative arrangement with their Dental Hygiene program and complete two internship rotations within the dental community. Once you successfully complete the program and the written board exams, you will be licensed through the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry.
Campus: North Mankato
Program Start Date: Fall
For more information: (507) 389-7200 |
Application Window: January 15 - May 31
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Employment Outlook
Placement
Placement
- Percentage of FY22 graduates available for employment placed in related occupation: 100%
- Percentage of FY22 graduates continuing their education: 15.8%
Source: Minnesota State system follow-up survey on the status of graduates by program/major - FY2022
Industry Credentials
Successful completion of the Dental Assisting program provides eligibility to take the national Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam enabling you to be certified through the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry.
Students planning to pursue certification in other states may contact Casey Fredrickson at
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