Dental Programs

Dental Assistant

Barbara Keogh, RDA

Learn the entry level skills to enter the exciting and rewarding field of dentistry. Students will learn all areas of the field to be able to work efficiently in a dental environment. They will learn how to work closely with the dentist and hygienist as a member of the team and to assume the overall responsibilities of a dental assistant.

Dental assistants have many tasks, ranging from patient care to record keeping, in a dental office. Their duties vary by state and by the dentists’ offices where they work.

Duties typically include:

• Work with patients to make them comfortable in the dental chair, and to prepare them for treatments and procedures
• Sterilize dental instruments
• Prepare the work area for patient treatment by setting out instruments and materials
• Help dentists by handing them instruments during procedures
• Keep patients’ mouths dry by using suction hoses or other equipment
• Instruct patients in proper dental hygiene
• Keep records of dental treatments
• Schedule patient appointments
• Work with patients on billing and payment

Areas of Study: Introduction to charting, terminology, procedures, materials in all dental specialties and front office management. 72 hours. Class is limited to 12 students.

Prerequisites:

• 18 years of age or older
• Copy of high school diploma or GED.

Note: Textbook required. An additional fee will be charged to students for class make-up hours. 100% attendance required.

Classes will be held In-Person at the Lincroft Campus.

Fee and Code: $1,499, XMEDD 001
Textbooks not included (approx. $50). View the Textbook and Supply list.

Questions or additional information can be obtained by forwarding any inquiries to Scott Shanes at 732-224-2011 or email sshanes@brookdalecc.edu or cpshealthcare@brookdalecc.edu.

Dental Radiologic Technology

Lisa DeSeno, CDA, RDA

This program is approved by the New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

Now includes Dental Assisting National Board’s Radiation Health and Safety Examination

The program includes 25 didactic hours, 20 lab hours and a required clinical practicum with competency testing in a dental office that performs intraoral radiographic procedures, using both paralleling and bisecting angle techniques, and has digital x-ray equipment. Students can locate their own dental offices that are willing to provide this clinical experience under the supervision of a licensed dentist, licensed dental hygienist or licensed x-ray technologist. Otherwise, Brookdale will provide potential clinical sites for students. The instructor will provide an explanation of the clinical requirements along with necessary paperwork to be completed by the chosen office.

Students will take the Dental Assisting National Board’s (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety Examination upon successful completion of all components and the return of the radiation badge. At that time a certificate of completion will be issued.

After passing the DANB Radiation Health and Safety Examination, submitting a license application and becoming a New Jersey licensed Dental Radiologic Technologist, you will be permitted to use the credential, LRT (D).

To be eligible to enroll, the following criteria must be met:

• Copy of high school diploma or GED — needs to be submitted to Danielle Strauch at dstrauch@brookdalecc.edu prior to registration
• 18 years of age or older
• NJ requires that students must attest, in writing, to their good moral character. Download the Student Moral Character Statement Form (PDF) or contact Danielle Strauch at dstrauch@brookdalecc.edu. Once completed, the form needs to be submitted to Danielle Strauch prior to registration.
• Dental Assistant Program or equivalent dental experience

Access the Dental Radiology Policies (PDF) (attendance, clinical, fitness for duty, grading, pregnancy, privacy and confidentiality, radiation, student code of conduct & student records)

Access the Dental Radiology Syllabus (PDF)

Note: Textbook required. An additional fee will be charged to students for class make-up hours. 100% attendance required.

All classes will be held in-person at the Lincroft Campus.

Program is currently being revised. If interested in a future class, please email Danielle Strauch at dstrauch@brookdalecc.edu.

Fee & Code: TBA, XMEDD 002
Includes DANB exam and clinical radiation Badge
Textbooks & NJ State Licensing Fee not included (approx. $255). View the Textbook and Supply list.

Questions or additional information can be obtained by forwarding any inquiries to Scott Shanes at 732-224-2011 or email sshanes@brookdalecc.edu or cpshealthcare@brookdalecc.edu.

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