Program Information
Location of Program:
Forrest County Campus
Program Start:
Fall Semester
Program Instructor Contact Information:
601.554.5483
eprimeaux@prcc.edu
601.554.5508
vgulley@prcc.edu
Brief Description of Program:
The American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) is conducting an accreditation site visit of the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs at Pearl River Community College on December 1-3, 2015. Third party comments from students, patients, and other parties of interest are solicited by CODA up until 60 days prior to the scheduled visit.
The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review comments that relate to a program’s compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for treatment received by patients or individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students.
A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678 or by calling 1-800-621-8099 extension 4653. Comments must be received 60 days prior to December 1, 2015. Comments must be signed and signatures will be removed from comments prior to forwarding them to the program. Only signed comments will be considered. Comments must pertain only to Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting standards used in the accreditation process.
What a student can expect from a career in this field:
If you are a "hands-on" person, enjoy people, like fast-paced work, like variety, and enjoy the thought of helping people; then Dental Assisting might be for you. Dental Assistants help a Dentist work on patients in a dental office or clinic. They take dental x-rays, make study models, help with dental procedures, do coronal polishes, apply sealants, and maintain infection control of dental operatory, instruments, and equipment. They calm patients' fears, maintain patients' dental records, make appointments, answer the telephone, and help with patient oral healthcare education.
Essential requirements of a person in this career field:
In Mississippi, a dental assistant can be trained in the dental office, and certification is not required. However, in 43 other states, the CDA credential is required to have this healthcare career. We stress the importance of this credential and encourage all students to take the Dental Assisting National Board exams to achieve this goal. We want our students to be able to continue their healthcare careers in another state if they may have to move.
Possible careers in this program:
Dental Assisting as Clinical and Business, Dental Sales, Dental Office Management, Dental Insurance Records, Dental Lab Technician
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Mission of Program:
Our DA program goal is to instill Confidence, train to be Competent, see to Completion of the program as a Certified Dental Assistant and Encourage advanced education in the dental field.
Goals of Program:
- To provide a firm foundation in dental science, procedures, materials, instrumentation, and communication using the latest technology.
- To prepare students to complete the dental assisting program successfully.
- To prepare students to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board examinations and receive certification.
- To encourage professional advancement and continuing education.
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