Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting Program trains and educates students to be competent Dental Assistants. The skills of a Dental Assistant are varied and challenging, with a wide range of tasks that require interpersonal and technical skills.
The Dental Assisting Program offers students the opportunity to take the Dental Assisting National Board Exam in Infection Control and Radiation Health and Safety.
Students receive intense hands-on training in the dental shop at Diman as well as clinical rotations at local dental offices. Clinical experience can also be obtained through Diman's Cooperative Education Program.
Program entry requirements consist of average to above average grades in science and English. Students must posses a good degree of manual dexterity as well as good interpersonal skills.
Career opportunities can include flexible hours with part-time and full-time employment.
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Teachers
Michelle Bernier
Titles:
Teacher
Karen Cirillo
Titles:
Teacher
Bethany Ditata
Titles:
Counselor, Carpentry, Cabinetmaking, Dental Assisting, Health Assisting, Freshmen last names A-DO
Linda Pettine
Titles:
Teacher, Department Head
Priscilla Wicks
Titles:
Teacher
Advisory Board
While we're proud of our vocational programs and their ability to turn young men and women into skilled members of the community, we can't maintain that level of quality without the help of industry professionals. Please consider joining our Vocational Advisory Board, where you will help steer our vocational programs and students toward future success.
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