Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting in North Las Vegas United States | College of Southern Nevada

This certificate program equips students to pursue national certification via the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), located at 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois 60611, (800) FOR-DANB. To qualify, students must pass either ENG 100, 101, 107, or 113 with a minimum grade of C and should reach out to the Dental Assistant Program Director at 651-5851. Participation in a Health Programs orientation session and consultation with a Health Programs advisor are mandatory. While most dental assistants find employment in private practices, opportunities also exist in public clinics, hospitals, and dental education institutions. The program combines theoretical instruction with hands-on training in dental sciences, materials, radiology, chair-side procedures, and practice administration. During their final term, students complete 300 clinical hours across at least three different practice settings.