PLEASE NOTE: The start date for the Dental Assistant Micro-credential has been postponed to June 13, 2026.
The Dental Assisting micro-credentials provide learners with practical knowledge and clinical skills that support safe, professional, and effective dental care. Each credential focuses on a specific area of dental assisting. Classes are online and clinicals take place in-person on Saturdays.
Students who complete these micro-credentials will develop the foundational clinical knowledge, safety competencies, and professional skills needed to enter the dental assisting workforce with confidence and contribute effectively in a dental healthcare environment.
Available micro-credentials include:
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Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence – Understanding professional responsibility, patient rights, and legal standards in dental practice.
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Dental Infection Control – Learning infection prevention procedures and safety protocols used in dental clinics.
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Dental Radiography – Developing knowledge of dental imaging, patient positioning, and radiation safety practices.
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Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride – Supporting preventive dental procedures that promote oral health.
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Dental Sealants – Understanding the application of sealants used to help prevent tooth decay.
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Nitrous Oxide Monitoring – Learning the fundamentals of patient monitoring during nitrous oxide sedation.
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Dental Clinical Procedures and Materials – Gaining exposure to chairside assisting techniques and the preparation of dental materials.
Each micro-credential demonstrates competency in specific skills used by dental assistants and can help students strengthen their workforce readiness and explore career pathways in dental healthcare.
