At a Glance
Dental Assistant

Health Occupations Division
Technical Diploma

Program curriculum information is subject to change.

This program does not have a waitlist. Students are admitted through a petition process. Please read all information through the links below.

What is the petitioning process? (PDF)
Am I ready to petition? (PDF)
Petition Packet (PDF)
Petition Window Dates (PDF)
Health Examination Packet (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions

A criteria considered in the petition process is verification of student residency. Selection will be based on residency and will be prioritized according to these criteria: Milwaukee Area Technical College District resident; State of Wisconsin resident; out-of-state resident.

Note: Assistance with petition packet paperwork will not be provided once petition windows have opened.

Campus:
Downtown Milwaukee (day program): 414-297-MATC

Start Dates: August/January

Special Admission Requirements: Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment.

Program Code: 30-508-2

Detailed Program Information:
2010-11 Course Requirements

This technical diploma program provides students with the opportunity to learn a variety of patient care skills in order to work with the dentist during the examination and treatment of patients. Students learn how to make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, obtain dental records and prepare them for treatment. Proper techniques for sterilization and disinfection of equipment and instruments, preparation of tray set-ups for dental procedures, exposing and processing x-rays and assisting the dentist at chairside are emphasized. Employment opportunities are plentiful, both in private offices and clinic settings. Core skills include conscientious work habits and good interpersonal skills. For more information, visit www.danb.org or www.ada.org

For more information, e-mail info@matc.edu

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