School of Dentistry
Programs
Dental Assisting
The program starts each year in the fall and ends with the completion of the following summer I semester. Upon successful completion of program requirements, graduates of the IU Fort Wayne Certified Dental Assisting Program receive a Certificate in Dental Assisting from Indiana University; Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification from the Dental Assisting National Board; Indiana State Dental Radiographer Licensure; and Certificates of Completion in Coronal Polishing and Caries Prevention.
Prior to graduation, students are required to earn the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification by passing three DANB examinations: Infection Control; Radiation Health and Safety; and General Chairside Assisting. After successfully earning the CDA certification, graduates are eligible to apply for and receive an Indiana State Dental Radiographer License.
