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Our dental assistant program incorporates practical training in areas such as instrument sterilization, preparing dental materials, processing X-rays, and infection control, thereby fostering clinical competence among our students.
Health Insurance Companies: Handle administrative tasks and claims processing. Sterilizing medical instruments and sanitizing examination rooms. Access to continuingeducation opportunities and professional development resources. Community Health Centers: Deliver primary care services to underserved populations.
Externships play a vital role in Dental Assistant education, providing students with real-world experience in dental office environments. How do Dental Assistant externships benefit students in their professional development?
Candidates can get recertified by completing the CMA Certification/Recertification exam or completing the continuingeducation. One continuingeducation unit, 1 contact hour, or 1 college credit hour equals one recertification point. The CMA is renewed every five years.
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