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Dental Assisting Program


The dental assisting certificate program is a comprehensive program consisting of lecture, hands-on training in clinical procedures and laboratory sessions. Full-time students will complete 17 credits in the fall semester, 14 credits in the spring semester and 3 credits in the summer. The program starts the last week in August, in coordination with all other University of Alaska Anchorage fall courses, and ends approximately June 20. 

After completing the dental assisting certificat program, students are eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board.

With additional coursework Students may also pursue an AAS Degree in Dental Assisting.


 

Dental Hygiene Program

The Associate of Applied Science degree is a three-year endeavor comprising one year of science and general education courses and two years of course work in dental hygiene. The program prepares graduates clinically and academically to take the National and Western Regional Examining Boards for licensure.

The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education.

 

Dental Clinics


UAA Dental Hygiene Clinic
Our Dental Hygiene Clinic provides reduced cost dental care to staff, students, and community members.  As part of the Dental Hygiene program, dental hygiene students see patients under the supervision of a dentist from the Anchorage community.  The Dental Hygiene Clinic is HIPAA compliant and maintains the highest level of infection control procedures for patient safety.

UAA Dental Assisting Clinic
UAA's Dental Assisting Clinic provides reduced cost dental care provided by a licensed dentist and assisted by our dental assisting students.

For additional information about our Dental Clinics including eligibility criteria or to set up an appointment, visit our Dental Clinic Homepage.
 

Career Pathways in Dental Programs


Certificate in Dental Assisting

AAS Degree in Dental Assisting

AAS Degree in Dental Hygiene

B.S. Degree in Dental Hygiene (coming soon)
 

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3211 Providence Drive
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Page Updated: 1/29/10  By:  Lynda Hernandez