Dental Assistant

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Transfer
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

Madison College's Dental Assistant program trains you to perform chairside assisting and related office and laboratory procedures under the direction and supervision of a dentist.

The Dental Assistant program includes instruction and practical experience in how to identify, use and care of dental equipment and instruments; expose and process radiographs; record medical and dental information; assist with dental emergencies; perform basic office procedures; and maintain an inventory of supplies.

Program Details

Wisconsin law requires background checks for persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to students in many School of Health Education programs. Please review the Caregiver Background Check information on the School of Health Education Forms and Policies.

Dental Assistant is a one-semester, full-time program. Students are accepted for fall, spring and summer semesters.

Classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. 

Dental Assistant program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program. 

Courses for this program are offered in a combination of online, hybrid and in-person. Note: not all courses are available in each format.

Admission

Admission

To Apply

Students need to complete the petition process to get into core-program classes for this program. Before submitting an application, it’s important to review the Petition Process webpage which also includes estimated wait times for each program.

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.
   
• Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to get started in the admission process.
   
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you have been accepted in a pre-program status, your next step is to complete the Dental Assistant Petition Requirements.

Summer 2019, Fall 2019 and Spring 2020     Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021        

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2020-2021 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

Dental Health Safety

10-508-101

1 credits

Dental Chairside

31-508-302

5 credits

Dental Materials

10-508-113

2 credits

Dental & General Anatomy

10-508-304

2 credits

Dental Radiography

10-508-103

2 credits

Dental Assistant Clinical Lab

31-508-312

1 credits

Dental Assistant Clinical Occupational Experience

31-508-313

2 credits

Dental Assistant Professional

31-508-307

1 credits

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Outcomes

Outcomes

After completing the Dental Assistant program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

• Perform a variety of entry-level supportive dental procedures
• Manage infection and hazard control
• Produce diagnostic radiographs
• Perform basic dental laboratory procedures
• Demonstrate professional behaviors, ethics and appearance

Careers

Careers

Earning your Dental Assistant Technical Diploma at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a:

• Chairside Assistant - working directly with the dentist in the treatment area.
• Laboratory Assistant - performing laboratory functions as directed by the dentist.
• Receptionists/Office Assistant - responsible for operation of the business office.
• Claims Approver - working for an insurance company approving dental insurance claims. 

With additional education and/or work experience you may find employment as a:

• Dental Office Manager - responsible for operation of the practice. 
• Dental Laboratory Technician - performing mechanical, technically skilled tasks specified by the written prescription of the dentist.
• Dental Sales Representative - working for a dental supply business, providing products and services to dental offices.