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Dental Assistant and Radiographic Technician
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Dental Assistants are in very high demand right now. Most doctors' offices are looking for dental assistants with an x-ray license to aid in patient care and treatment. Students should take Introduction to Dental Assisting and Dental Radiographic Technician to learn all procedures necessary to function in a dental office.
Introduction to Dental Assisting has been designed to provide a complete foundation in the dental assisting field. All phases of assisting will be addressed through a "hands-on" presentation of dental procedures, dental materials, and four-handed assisting techniques. Textbook required: Essentials of Dental Assisting. CEHS 126
Dental Radiography Technicians perform radiographic
procedures, or x-rays, on dental patients for
diagnostic purposes. The State of New Jersey
permits only individuals licensed by the New Jersey
Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners to use
x-rays on patients or to position patients for
x-ray procedures. To be licensed in the
State of New Jersey, an applicant must meet the
following pre-requisites:
(a)
Be
at least 18 years of age,
(b)
Have
a high school diploma or GED (copy must be submitted
at registration),
(c)
Complete
a dental radiography program that is accredited
by the Board of Examiners, and
(d)
Pass
either the Dental Assisting National Board's Radiation
Health and Safety examination or the State of
New Jersey's examination.
Students must complete all medical requirements
and show proof of student liability insurance
prior to participating in clinical practice. Clinical
requirements will be provided at the first class.
This program is fully accredited by the New Jersey
Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. Students
satisfactorily completing the Dental Radiographic
Technician program requirements will be provided
an application for the New Jersey Dental Radiologic
Technology Examination. Upon successfully passing
this exam, students are eligible to apply to the
Bureau of Radiologic Health for licensure. Textbooks
required: Radiology for Dental Auxiliaries
and Radiographic Pitfalls. CEHS 208-01
For more information contact:
Ocean County College · Department of Continuing & Professional Education
College Drive · P.O. Box 2001 · Toms River, NJ 08754-2001
Tel (732) 255-0404 · Fax (732) 255-0497
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