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A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. |
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| Popularity |
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Popularity Rank
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and Total Number of Degrees Awarded in the U.S. Last Year) |
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| Certificate: |
#10 |
14,646 |
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| Associate's: |
#94 |
1,071 |
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| Bachelor's: |
#883 |
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| Graduate Certificate: |
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0 |
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| Master's: |
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| Doctorate: |
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0 |
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| First-Professional: |
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0 |
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| Degrees Available |
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Certificate  |
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| Bachelor's Degree |
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| Graduate-Level Certificate |
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| Master's Degree |
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| Doctoral Degree |
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| First-Professional Degree |
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