Associate in Science - Dental Assisting

The program provides a comprehensive education in clinical dental assisting as preparation to sit for both the State (Registered Dental Assistant) and National (Certified Dental Assisting ) examinations. Clinical experience is arranged at the University of California San Francisco Schools of Dentistry, and in various dental offices in local area.

Registered Dental Assisting career opportunities are available in dental offices, private practice, and community clinics.

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to: • Legally sit for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) licensing examination for the State of California.

• Legally sit for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) licensing examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

• Follow the continuing education (CE) procedures necessary to maintain current knowledge and remain updated in areas of dental assisting and dentistry in general.

• Demonstrate knowledge of existing California laws regarding delegatable duties and dental ethics as they relate to dental assisting.