Dental Assistant Certificate Program

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

P: (860) 512-2705

F: (860) 512-2652

http://www.manchestercc.edu/health

Director: Kathy Jeffries

BA, MBA, CDA

kjeffries@manchestercc.edu

Contact: Kathy Jeffries

P: (860) 512-2708

F: (860) 512-2652

kjeffries@manchestercc.edu

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:

Program Attributes: For credit, Financial aid provided, Mentors/advisors 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.