{"id":2,"date":"2019-08-19T19:40:08","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T19:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/dental-assisting\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:59:39","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/dental-assisting\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Assisting"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"text-larger mb-4\"> Are you fascinated by the mouth and protecting a person\u2019s teeth throughout their lifetime? If you answered yes, a diploma from the Dental Assisting program would prepare you for a career in the delivery in dental treatment. <\/div> <p>The Dental Assisting curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment, and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chairside and related office and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice. A combination of lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences provides students with knowledge in infection\/hazard control, radiography, dental materials, preventive dentistry, and clinical procedures. Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants. As a Dental Assistant II, defined by the Dental Laws of North Carolina, graduates work in dental offices and other related areas.<\/p>\n<h4>Selective Admission Process<\/h4>\n<p>The TEAS test is a minimum requirement to apply for this program. Potential applicants are encouraged to <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/health-sciences-enrollment\/request-information\/\"> complete this form <\/a> if they are not sure whether they are meeting eligibility requirements or have questions about the test. Applicants should also be sure to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/health-sciences-enrollment\/frequently-asked-questions\/\"> the FAQ page <\/a> for general questions about the test.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Minimum requirements are subject to change each academic year. Please refer to the information packet.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Quick information<\/h4> <div class=\"row bg-light p-3\">  <div class=\"col-md-4\"> <strong>Application Period<\/strong> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-md-8\"> February 3, 2026 &#8211; May 28, 2026 (or until filled) <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"row bg-light p-3\">  <div class=\"col-md-4\"> <strong>Information Sessions<\/strong> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-md-8\"> <strong>Please arrive on time<\/strong> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-12\"> <table class=\"table table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tues<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Feb 17, 2026<\/td>\n<td>12 p.m. &#8211; 12:50 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>HHS Building,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Room HHS-223<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Thurs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Feb 26, 2026<\/td>\n<td>3 p.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>HHS Building,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Room HHS-223<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tues<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>March 17, 2026<\/td>\n<td>12 p.m. &#8211; 12:50 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>HHS Building,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Room HHS-223<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tues<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>April 14, 2026<\/td>\n<td>12 p.m. &#8211; 12:50 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>HHS Building,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Room HHS-223<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Thurs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>April 16, 2026<\/td>\n<td>3 p.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>HHS Building,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Room HHS-223<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table> <\/div>  <\/div> <!--via Blackboard Collaborate. 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Please find instructions on how to access the information session below.--><!-- <a href=\"https:\/\/us.bbcollab.com\/guest\/4fd83f089ce44345bd7cc2db146084e6\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Access the Info Session <span class=\"iwicon-circle-arrow-right\"> <\/a> -->\n<h4>Course Information<\/h4>\n <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/D45240\" target=\"_blank&quot;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Dental Assisting Course Information <\/a> \n<h4>Accreditation<\/h4>\n<p>The program is accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/coda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Commission on Dental Accreditation <\/a> .<\/p>\n<h4>Accreditation<\/h4> <div class=\"clearfix\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-13\" src=\"\/\/cfcc.edu\/dental-assisting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/84\/2019\/09\/commission-on-dental-accreditation-of-the-american-dental-association.png\" alt=\"Commission on Dental Accreditation\" width=\"163\" height=\"80\" \/><\/p> <div class=\"float-left\"> <strong>Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>211 E. 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