Health and Human Services

Dental Assisting
Information Session
Community College of Baltimore County:
The Incredible Value of Education

Updated 3/3/22 BDA

 Orientation Outline

 Mission of CCBC
 Dental Assisting Program

◦ Co-requisites
◦ Program Components
◦ Certifications
 Cost & How to Pay
 Required Documentation
 Success!
 Externship
 Next Steps
 CCBC Mission

The Community College of Baltimore County

provides an accessible, affordable, and high-
quality education that prepares students for
transfer and career success, strengthens the
regional workforce, and enriches our
community.
 Our Campuses
Dundalk  Randallstown
Pre- Requisite: AHL 184
Dental Assisting Application
 Dental Assisting Application Course (AHL
184) Course must be completed prior to
enrolling in the program.

There is no fee attached to this course,

however it must be completed prior to program
enrollment.
 Co-requisites for the
Dental Assisting Program
 Basic Dental Assisting Requirements:
◦ CPR for Healthcare Providers (AHE 805)
◦ Essential Skills (AHL-140)
◦ Dental Assisting: Chairside Techniques/Oral Radiography

(Students must successfully complete the Chairside component in order to move on to the
Oral Radiography component)
 Oral Radiography Requirements:
o Oral Radiography (AHE 792)
 DA Program Components

Classes Hours
Module I: 45
Dental Assisting: Chair side
Techniques

Module II: 45
Oral Radiography
Total Hours 90
 Prerequisites for other DA courses

 Oral Radiography only

o Current Employment in Dental Office or previous
completion of Dental Assisting Program

 Radiation Safety Update Requirements:

o Current RHS certification through DANB

 Maryland General Expanded Functions

Requirements:
o Current Employment in a general dental office
o Supervising dentist skills sign-off required
 Five things you wish people knew
about Dental Assistants…
1. Don’t clean teeth: Instead they are responsible for things such as (but not
limited to) taking x-rays, preparing instruments, assisting the dentist and
providing after care (duties vary depending on the state).

2. Keep the office running smoothly: as they are the eyes and ears of a dental
practice/facility.

3. Have days that are filled with non-stop action: no easy task as they are usually
on their feet, working hard all day long doing tasks like setting up for
procedures, sterilizing instruments, managing the appointment schedule, and
helping patients feel comfortable and at ease.
4. Are professionals: dental assisting is not a job-it is a career! They have
knowledge and understanding of a variety of skills necessary to do their jobs.
In addition it is one of the fastest growing occupations in the country.
5. Love what they do: dental assistants are dedicated to their careers and are
passionate about what they do. As the front lines of the dental office, they love
making people smile. After all, that’s the job.
DANB Certificant Earnings
Show Me The Money $$$
 Dental Assisting

Several Program Topics:

 Role of the Dental

Assistant
 Various Dental Specialties
 Infection Control
 Anatomical
Structures/Tooth
Anatomy
 Dental Procedures
 Oral Radiography
 Certifications

 Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certification

$270
◦ Dental Assistant National Board (DANB)– http://
www.danb.org/Become-Certified/Exams-and-Certifi
cations/RHS-Exam.aspx
◦ Option to take bundle Infection Control Exam (ICE)
$375

 Maryland General Dental Assisting (MDG)-

$290
◦ Dental Assistant National Board (DANB)-
www.danb.org
Benefits of Certification
Professional Committment
 Cost

 Complete DA Program with Oral Radiography (90 hours)

- $2,377 including Co-requisites

 Oral Radiography only (45 hours)- $715

 Radiation Safety Update (9 hours)- $219

 Additional Costs
Additional Costs
 DA Program
◦ RHS (DANB) Exam Fee - $270
◦ RHS/ICE (DANB) Exam Fee-Scrubs$375

◦ Textbooks –
 Modern Dental Assisting – 13th Edition – roughly $90
 Dental Radiography Principles & Techniques – 5th Edition –
roughly $64
 Bartolomucci Boyd Dental Instruments 7th Edition- roughly
$50
o Castle Branch Medical Documentation Submission Hub $95
(for students who plan to be placed at CCBC Externship
sites)
*Rental options available- prices may vary
Prices are subject to change
 How to Pay

 Pay in Full
 Use CCBC’s Nelnet Payment Plan
 CE Opportunity Grant:
 Central Scholarship: Application
 Incremental Payment Plans: Sign up online
 LEAP: Learn more
 WIOA: How to Apply
 Required Documentation

 Signed copy of Technical Standards

 Signed copy of Background Acknowledgement
 CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers
 HS Diploma (Self Report to DANB)
 Signed Copy of Dental Skills Practice Agreement
 Physician’s Medical Form to include (Externship

students only):
Proof of current PPD (six months)
Proof of current tetanus (within ten years)
Proof of vaccination for Hepatitis B or waiver
Proof of vaccination for MMR & Varicella
Proof of vaccination for COVID 19
 Additional Requirements

 Strong human relations skills

 Ability to stand for long periods of time
 Sufficient strength and mobility (i.e. steady arm
while performing a task)
 Strong hand-eye coordination
 Ability to work under close supervision or
independently
 Ability to multi-task
 Strong computer skills – Brightspace, MS Office
 Program Success

 Dress Code
Navy Blue Scrubs for DA/OR
Appropriate Shoes (non-slip,
shock absorptions, stiff sole,
arch support, rocker bottom,
easy to clean, best to avoid
shoes with holes).
 Attendance & Grades
Critical for success

75% Average for class

(Aim Higher )
Dental Assisting Externship (150
hours)
 Intended to place students in a professional
setting

 On the job training designed for hands-on

practice

 Opportunity to “gain experience”

Dental Assisting Externship
Requirements
 Successful completion of the Basic Chairside and Oral Radiography program
at CCBC.

 Submission of resume to program director.

 Pre-Assessment meeting with the Dental Assisting Program Director.

 Completion of the DANB RHS exam application process. Verification must

be provided.

 Interview with proposed placement site.

 Register for CCBC Externship Course Part I/Part II (cost associated)

 All requirements must be met prior to placement. In the event that said
requirements are not met, student will not be placed or otherwise
recommended to an affiliated CCBC site.
Dental Assisting to Dental Hygiene
 Students interested in enrolling in the Dental
Hygiene program may request a Dental
Assisting Verification form following the
successful completion of the Dental Assisting
Program.
 All Dental Hygiene program requirements

must be met.
 Additional points awarded to application.
 Ability to stand out in reference to the larger

pool of applicants.
 Program Contacts and Information
 Wanda Johnson, Program Assistant
◦ 443-840-1887
◦ wjohnson@ccbcmd.edu

 Beverley Davidson-Abdulie, Dental Assistant

Program Director
◦ 443-840-2773
◦ bdavidson2@ccbcmd.edu
What You Can Do Now
 Register for co-requisites and/or dental assisting class

 Download a scanning up such as CamScanner to convert documents to PDF and upload.

 Complete Application process for available grants

 Schedule a physical with your primary care if you plan on attending the externship
component of the program

 If needed, make appt. with Disability Support Counselor to set up accommodations:

Contact Info

 Purchase textbooks (current version)

 Register for a Castle Branch Account (For students who plan on completing Externships
only)

 Please be sure to include the email address you would like your completion certificate
sent to during the registration process.
What is Castle Branch?
 Required vendor for:
 Student background check
 Drug screen
 Student documents for classroom/clinical (a

way to submit medical documentation

required for students who plan on being
placed at CCBC affiliated externship sites)
 Approx. cost $95 to student
 Not included in course tuition/fees
 Paid directly to Castle Branch
LOOKING FORWARD TO
SEEING YOU IN THE
NEAR FUTURE!! 