| At Luna Community College the Dental Assisting / Assistant major consists of mastering the following. 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. Students who have graduated with Dental Assisting / Assistant from Luna Community College are shown below. |
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Total Dental Assisting / Assistant Award of at least 1 but less than 2 years awarded: 9
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| Total Statewide Dental Assisting / Assistant graduates within New Mexico Colleges: 145
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