Truckee Meadows Community College

Sure, I can help you with information on Truckee Meadows Community College’s dental assisting program and dental hygienist program.

Truckee Meadows Community College offers a dental assisting program that prepares students to become entry-level dental assistants. The program includes classroom instruction, laboratory training, and clinical experience. Students learn about dental terminology, patient care, dental materials, and radiography. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the national certification exam to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).

In addition, Truckee Meadows Community College also offers a dental hygiene program that prepares students to become licensed dental hygienists. The program is a two-year program that includes classroom instruction, laboratory training, and clinical experience. Students learn about dental hygiene theory, patient care, periodontology, pharmacology, and radiography. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the national board exam and state licensure exam to become a licensed dental hygienist.

Both programs have specific admission requirements and prerequisites that students must meet before being accepted into the program. It’s best to check with the college’s admissions office for specific details on how to apply and what is required.

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