By Jeff Knapp
September 15, 2005
Francis Tuttle's new Dental Assistant program prepares students for the varied activities that an assistant will likely encounter in the workplace, which make for a challenging, interesting and responsible position, whether chairside or in the business office.
With oral health becoming an essential, recognized factor in America's public health agenda, the importance of each dental healthcare team member has increased. Due to this growth and recognition, the importance and role of the dental assistant has become more focused as job opportunities have increased.
The Dental Assistant works in behalf of the patient as well as the dentist in helping to assure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery.
Assistants greatly enhance the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of oral health care and perform a wide range of tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. They also advise patients in dental health care, maintain patient records and sterilize dental instruments.
Offering a balance of academic, laboratory and clinical courses, the program prepares students to work in this rapidly changing field. Students also have the opportunity to join the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and/or the Oklahoma County Dental Assistants' Society organizations.
For more information, go to francistuttle.com/dental or call 405.717.4900