Manchester Community College
Great Path, MS #17
Manchester, CT 06045

P: (860) 512-2705
F: (860) 512-2652

Director: Kathy Jeffries
BA, MBA, CDA

Contact: Kathy Jeffries
BA, MBA, CDA
P: (860) 512-2708
F: (860) 512-2652

Dental Assistant Certificate Program

Year Program Started: 2012

Max. Participants/Year: 20

Application Deadline: June 1

Program Timeframe: September - May

Academic Level Targeted: college

Racial/Ethnic Focus: any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: health career

Program Attributes: for credit, financial aid provided, mentors/advisors provided, fieldwork provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: GPA/academic standing (GPA of 2.5 or better, good academic standing)

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: anatomy, biology, psychology, science (computer, mathematical)

Additional Comments: This program also includes courses such as chairside dental assisting, oral anatomy and pathophysiology, dental materials, dental radiography, oral health promotion, dental practice management, infection control in dentistry, and public speaking.

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