DENTAL ASSISTING TECHNOLOGY

Welcome to the Arkansas Northeastern College Dental Assisting page!

The Dental Assisting Program at Arkansas Northeastern College is a one year Technical Certificate program designed to train students in the role of dental assisting and upon program completion, perform their duties in all areas of the modern dental office. The program consists of the training necessary to assist the dentist in the dental operatory, the laboratory, and the dental business office. The formal training contains technical knowledge pertaining to dentistry and clinical application of this knowledge. Students successfully completing the Dental Assisting Program at ANC are qualified to apply and sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) to become a Certified Dental Assistant.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Lisa Hernandez, MEd, RDA, CDA

Associate Professor/Director for Dental Assisting

lchilders@smail.anc.edu

Jackson Neil, BA, BSN, RN

Advising Specialist, Nursing & Allied Health

jneil@smail.anc.edu

870-838-2984

QUICK

ENTRY

Dental Assistant programs offer swift career entry with shorter training durations.

HIGH

DEMAND

Dental Assistants enjoy job stability and varied work settings due to consistent demand.

PATIENT

INTERACTION

Dental Assistants build patient relationships, playing a vital role in quality dental care.

ACCREDITATION

ANC Dental Assisting Program is approved by the Arkansas State Dental Examiners Board and is accredited by the American Dental Association

DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Admission to the Dental Assisting program is open to all students meeting admission criteria:
Arkansas Northeastern College operates under a nondiscriminatory policy with regard to race, color, age, religion, sex and national origin. A thorough understanding of the curriculum, policies and standards underlying the Dental Assisting program is essential for goal-directed behavior and ultimate success in the completion of the program.