Dental Assistant
Technical Diploma
30-508-2
Degree Completion Time: 1 term

2008-2009 Program Sheet
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About the Career
Think about your last dental visit. Your dentist likely worked closely with a dental assistant to perform your exam or procedures. Dental assistants are vital to the safe and efficient operation of the dental office–they assist the dentist in the treatment room, in the lab, and with business administration. If you're interested in a career that focuses on helping people and offers plenty of variety in the workday, dental assisting is a great choice for you.

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Special Note
Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended. Clinical placement may be denied to student not inoculated.

Testing
Graduates are eligible to apply for Radiography and Infection Control, two sections of the Dental Assistant National Board Exam. The chairside section of the exam requires two years of chairside experience.

Career Outlook
Demand for trained dental assistants is expected to grow into the next decade. In fact, most areas of the country are reporting shortages of dental assistants.

Potential Positions
Chairside Dental Assistant
Dental Insurance Processor
Dental Lab Assistant
Dental Treatment Coordinator
Office Manager
Receptionist

Instructors
Trish Carter-Diers
Mary Ann Piepenburg
Geri Reed

Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)

FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
See the LTC Program Costs Brochure.

What's the starting monthly salary for an LTC Dental Assistant program grad?
For the latest LTC graduate salary information available, click here.

Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our
financial aid page.

How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the application. Or you can apply online.

Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109

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