Allied Dental Programs
Dental Assisting - Indianapolis
Student Learning Outcomes
Dental Assisting Program Goals and Outcomes Assessments
The certificate program will provide quality education to prepare dental assisting graduates to:
- Be proficient in applying knowledge of the basic behavioral and dental sciences to clinical practice
- Communicate effectively with other health care professionals in coordinating and providing patient care including the use of technology and practice management techniques.
- Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills when assisting with dental health services under the direction and supervision of the dentist.
- Conduct themselves with the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and personal integrity to the practice of compassionate, patient-centered
- Internalize the importance of lifelong learning and understand the importance of remaining current as the dental health care delivery system changes.
- Acquire knowledge and skills to promote and participate in preventive dental care and support oral health through the promotion of total health.
- Be knowledgeable of and comply with state and federal laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental assisting.
- Achieve success on all national exams, certifications, and licensures.
- Participate in leadership opportunities, professional organizations, and service to the community.
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