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DA 301 — Fundamentals of Assisting

This course introduces the student to the basic routine of the dental office.

DA 302 — Dental Law and Ethics

This course provides an introduction to the legal, ethical, privacy, security, and confidentiality issues in dental health care.

DA 303 — Introduction to the Dental Team

In this course, students will be familiarized with basic information abou tthe dental health team.

DA 304 — Dental Radiography and Clinical Procedures

Students will learn to maintain radiation safety while obtaining the best possible diagnostic quality on dental radiographs. Theory, laboratory skills, and clinical practice meet guidelines necessary for compliance with state regulations for certifying radiographic operators. Students practice techniques of film exposure and mounting in equipped dental operatories with industry‐approved structural and monitoring devices. Students perform exposure techniques, including bitewings, bisecting, and parallel techniques on a patient simulator manikin. Students process film using a fully equipped darkroom or automatic processor. Students are also required to mount processed radiographs and evaluate the diagnostic quality according to established criteria. Students retake nondiagnostic films. They also learn about the professional responsibilities regarding the state radiation safety certificate. Students, in addition learn soft skill strategies to use in the workplace.

DA 305 — Skull Anatomy/Human Dentition

This course introduces students to the basic anatomy of the head and teeth in order to familiarize them with the anatomical structures involved in dental radiographs. Students are introduced to related dental terminology.

DA 306 — Infection Control/Microbiology

In this course, students are introduced to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards for infection control and hazard communication. Topics include microbiology, contagious diseases concerning the dental team, universal precautions, barrier techniques and handling hazardous chemicals. Students practice step‐by‐step instrument decontamination using approved sterilization agents and methods. Students learn operatory disinfection using approved agents and methods.

DA 307 — Oral Surgery/Endodontics

Students will learn about skills performed by the dental assistant in the specialty areas of oral surgery and endodontics (root canals), including procedures for the administration of topical and local anesthetics. Students are instructed on an introduction to methods for taking and recording vital signs and blood pressure. Career development instruction focuses on interview techniques. Students will also study related dental terminology.

DA 308 — Anatomy/Cranial Nerves

This course introduces students to the cranial nerves. They will study cranial anatomy as it relates to anesthesia administration and pain control.

DA 309 — Chairside Dental Assisting

This course introduces students to chair‐side assisting duties and techniques practiced in general dentistry with emphasis on sit‐down, four‐handed dentistry. Properties and manipulation of common dental materials, including amalgam, composites, glass ionomers and sealants, are presented. Basic concepts of psychology and communication are discussed with emphasis on helping dental patients overcome anxieties related to dental treatment. Special consideration for disabled and abused patients is presented. Children's dentistry (pediatric dentistry) as a specialty is presented.

DA 310 — Dental Instruments and Equipment

Students learn how to handle and transfer dental instruments and place materials on models. Career development training concentrates on the self‐directed job search. Students also study related dental terminology.

DA 311 — Dental Materials

In this course, students will receive hands‐on training in taking impressions and constructing study casts and master casts. Students will be exposed to a variety of impression and gypsum materials and procedures for their use. Students will use the casts to practice dental procedures, such as fabrication of custom trays, stints, and temporary crowns.

DA 312 — Dental Laboratory Procedures and Prosthodontics

Students will learn about prosthodontics as a specialty with instruction in crown and bridge procedures and full and partial dentures. Students will be introduced to dental implants and the various types of mouth guards such as night guards, sports guards, and bleaching trays. Students will learn about laboratory safety and infection control. Instruction in career development focuses on starting a new job. Students will study related dental terminology.

DA 313 — Dental Records Management

Students will become familiar with records management systems, billing, banking, and insurance processing, and taking case histories and obtaining information for the completion of dental records.

DA 314 — Administrative Dental Assisting

Students will learn about routine office procedures, such as appointment scheduling, filing, mail handling, inventory control and telephone communication. Career development instruction is included and focuses on identifying skills necessary for employment. Students will also gain an understanding of financial literacy.

DA 315 — Periodontics/Orthodontics

An introduction to working with dental specialties will be covered, including working in orthodontics and periodontics.

DA 316 — Dental Emergencies/CPR

Students will learn to identify specific dental emergencies and explain the role of the dental assistant during an emergency. Career development instruction is included and focuses on identifying skills necessary for employment. Students will also study essential dental terminology, as well as adult, child and infant CPR/AED.

DA 317 — Externship

The externship is an extension of classroom training. As with other program coursework, students do not receive compensation by Ross or the site during Externship. During the Externship, students will spend 168 hours off‐site at a dental facility where they will receive hands‐on experience in a dental office, clinic or other dental setting.

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Brittany Glymph

My experience at Ross has been very rewarding. They have an open door policy and Ms. Jenny is an amazing teacher. The program is set up for students to accomplish their goals.

Brittany Glymph Graduate Dental Assistant student at Johnson City, TN campus Graduation: May 28, 2019
Tiffany Lawrence

Ross Education provided relevant skills and valuable knowledge to enter the medical field as a competent and confident Medical Assistant. The Taylor campus staff and faculty genuinely care about each student. Thanks to Ross, I am excited about the challenges and rewards now available to me!

Tiffany Lawrence Graduate Medical Assistant student at Taylor, MI campus Graduation: November 13, 2018
Tamika Newsome

I'm a single mother of four children and my four children inspire me every day. My children are my greatest inspiration and I want to show them that they can do whatever they set their minds to. I want to show them that even though there may be bumps in the road, they should never give up on their dreams. Their dreams are worth fighting for. I'm glad to be attending Ross Medical Center because the staff is always there to lend a helping hand to their students, regardless if it has to do with their education or personal lives. Ross staff is another addition to my family because they make me feel like I'm a part of something that's bigger than I am.

Tamika Newsome Graduate Medical Assistant student at Flint, MI campus Graduation: April 20, 2020
Meghan Bayne

The dental program at Ross in Niles is the best choice I have made in my life so far. I never did well in high school, but my instructor makes it so enjoyable. The director, assistant director, and my instructor are all so supportive and they make sure I am confident in what I am doing. I love the dental program and everyone supporting me. I don't think I would be so successful without them.

Meghan Bayne Graduate Dental Assistant student at Niles, OH campus Graduation: April 27, 2020
Samantha Paige

Being a student at Ross, I have been able to have a schedule that has worked for me and my family, which is important since I have five children. The instructors have helped tremendously in ensuring that we learn and are confident in the things that are needed for our homework assignments and tests. They become a second family that wants to see you succeed. The staff here at Ross has gone out of their way at times to make sure that I stayed on the right course. Any time that I had a question, they all made themselves available.

Samantha Paige Graduate Medical Assistant student at Fort Wayne, IN campus Graduation: May 21, 2019
Medical Assistant Program offered at these campus locations:
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  • Quad Cities
  • Evansville
  • Fort Wayne
  • Kokomo
  • South Bend
  • Lafayette
  • Muncie
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  • Erlanger
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  • Dayton
  • Elyria
  • Mansfield
  • Niles
  • Canton (OH)
  • Sylvania
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  • Knoxville
  • Charleston
  • Morgantown
Dental Assistant Program offered at these campus locations:
  • Huntsville
  • Evansville
  • Fort Wayne
  • Kokomo
  • Lafayette
  • South Bend
  • Muncie
  • Erlanger
  • Owensboro
  • Brighton
  • Canton (MI)
  • Davison
  • Flint
  • Grand Rapids
  • Kalamazoo
  • Kentwood
  • Lansing
  • Warren
  • New Baltimore
  • Muskegon
  • Saginaw
  • Cincinnati
  • Dayton
  • Elyria
  • Niles
  • Johnson City
  • Knoxville
  • Charleston
  • Morgantown
Veterinary Assistant Program offered at these campus locations:
  • Huntsville
  • Erlanger
  • Canton
  • Kalamazoo
  • New Baltimore
  • Warren
Pharmacy Technician Program Certificate online program
Nursing Assistant Program offered at these campus locations:
  • Brighton
  • Grand Rapids
  • Kalamazoo
  • Midland
Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration Certificate online program
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program offered at these campus locations:
  • Hopkinsville
  • Quad Cities
Nursing Program offered at these campus locations:
  • Canton (OH)
  • Cincinnati
  • Dayton
  • Elyria
  • Niles
  • Sylvania
Practical Nursing Program offered at these campus locations:
  • Canton (OH)
  • Cincinnati
  • Elyria
  • Niles
  • Sylvania
Veterinary Technology Program offered at these campus locations:
  • Canton (OH)
Business Management Program offered at these campus locations:
  • Hopkinsville, KY
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Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration Certificate online program
Pharmacy Technician Program Certificate online program