Dental Assisting prepares the graduate to assist the dentist in providing treatment services. The curriculum includes instruction in dental health education, preparing dental materials, taking dental x-rays, and maintaining dental supplies, equipment and records.
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Admission into this program is limited.
Visit the Allied Health Admissions page for details on the process and criteria to apply for this program.
Allied Health Admissions
Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants.
Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education’s rules regarding Professional Licensure Programs effective July 1, 2020, disclosure is provided for all states indicating whether this program meets licensure requirements, does not meet licensure requirements, or has not been determined for each state.
In addition to tuition and textbooks, costs of this program include a laboratory fee, uniforms, shoes, physical examinations, immunizations, health insurance, cost of national board examination and other miscellaneous fees.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all curriculum courses in order to progress in the program.
Employment
Graduates may find employment with private dental offices, public health dental clinics, federal and state agencies, dental schools, dental supply companies and insurance companies.
Salary
The median salary for the state of North Carolina is $46,650 based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General Disclosure
Beginning July 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education regulations require disclosures for all programs leading to a license or certification. The following document indicates whether this program’s curriculum meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification, does not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification, or a determination has not been made.
The program(s) in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of Approval (without reporting requirements). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (800) 232-6108 or at 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60611-4250. The Commission’s web address is: http://coda.ada.org.
Individuals can file a complaint with CODA if they feel the program is in violation of any accreditation standards.
Brenda Maddox, MS, RDH, CDA
Dental Department Chair
(919) 739-6838
bpmaddox@waynecc.edu
Dental Administrative Assistant
(919) 739-6773
Karla Pittman
Dental Assisting Instructor
(919) 739-6772
khpittman@waynecc.edu
Brandy Wilkins
Dental Assisting Instructor
(919) 739-6779
bowilkins@waynecc.edu
