Ivy Tech Community College – Anderson

Sure, I can help you with that. Ivy Tech Community College in Anderson offers a Dental Assisting program and a Dental Hygiene program.

The Dental Assisting program prepares students to work as dental assistants in a variety of dental settings, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and specialty practices. Students learn about dental terminology, dental anatomy and physiology, dental materials and instruments, infection control, and radiography. The program also includes hands-on experience in clinical settings.

The Dental Hygiene program prepares students to work as dental hygienists in private dental offices, public health clinics, and other healthcare settings. Students learn about oral anatomy and physiology, radiography, pharmacology, periodontology, and patient management. The program also includes hands-on experience in clinical settings.

Both programs require students to complete coursework in general education, such as English composition, mathematics, and social sciences, in addition to the specialized dental coursework. Upon completion of either program, students are eligible to sit for licensure exams and become certified dental assistants or registered dental hygienists.

If you have any further questions about these programs or Ivy Tech Community College in Anderson, feel free to ask.