FAQ'S
Frequently asked questions
What will I learn during the program?
II. Sterilization Techniques
III. Four Handed Dental Assisting
IV. 3D Digital Scanning and Impressions
V. Radiology Terminology
VI. Front Desk Office Management
VII. Job Interview and Placement Assistance
Does the program include x-ray & coronal polishing certification?
This is a certificate program and because of that, we are unable to offer the x-ray certification class or the coronal polishing class. Both classes are regularly offered by Creighton College of Dentistry in Omaha or the University of Nebraska Medical School (UNMC) in Lincoln. The cost of these classes are between $350-$400. Classes are taken at your own expense.
Can I sit for the Dental Assisting National Board test upon completion of the program?
In order to sit for the DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) test a dental assistant must meet one of the two following requirements.
What’s the difference between Certified Dental Assistant and a Certificate in Dental Assisting?
A Certified Dental Assistant has taken and passed the DANB. A Certificate of Dental Assisting is awarded after completion of a dental assisting training program. Dental employers in Nebraska, do not require an employee to be a Certified Dental Assistant for employment, but they do typically require formal training in dental assisting which is what Heartland Dental Assisting helps you achieve. To see requirements by state, click here.
What are the duties of a Dental Assistant?