This course focuses on refining the dental assisting skills and expanded functions as a student intern under the supervision of a dentist. Students will utilize their advanced dental assisting skills and will experience the day-to-day operation of the clinical dental assistant’s role in the dental practice. Students will complete a minimum of 240 hours of internship. The faculty will define expectations, discuss progress, and evaluate experiences, using feedback provided by the mentor in the dental practice. Students will be assigned to a minimum of two dental practices. At least 50% of the clinical affiliation will be in a general dentistry practice. Successful completion of this internship is required to graduate from this accredited Dental Assisting Program.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all required Dental Assisting Program courses
Semester Offered
Summer