Central Oregon Community College

Certainly, I can help you with information on the Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene programs at Central Oregon Community College.

The Dental Assistant program is a one-year certificate program that prepares students to work alongside dentists and hygienists in a dental office. The program provides hands-on training in chairside assisting, dental radiography, infection control, and dental office procedures. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the national certification exam for dental assistants.

The Dental Hygiene program is a two-year associate degree program that prepares students to become licensed dental hygienists. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience to teach students how to provide preventative and therapeutic dental care. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the national board exam and state licensing exam for dental hygienists.

Both programs have specific admission requirements and prerequisites that students must meet before being admitted. It’s recommended to speak with an academic advisor at Central Oregon Community College for more information and guidance on the application process.