Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Luna Community College prepares students for a career in a dental office, dental supply manufacturer, hospital dental department, or insurance company. The program focuses on preparing patients and equipment for dental procedures, and office administrative functions. Program courses include: 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. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Luna Community College

2421 Fitzgerald Industrial Dr., Bowling Green, KY

About
Luna Community College, located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, was founded in 1969 as a vocational training facility and was named for Maximiliano Luna, a representative for the Territory of New Mexico in 1899. The school was originally known as Luna Area Vocational Technical School, and provided educational opportunities to the school districts of Las Vegas, Santa Rosa, West Las Vegas and Mora. The school has grown over the years, providing excellent service to its multiple counties, and in 2000 changed its name to the current to demonstrate its growth into a full fledged comprehensive college.


Academics
As a comprehensive community college, LCC offers a variety of programs aimed at workforce development and transfer. Workforce development programs train individuals in a particular field, allowing them to develop skills and experience necessary for entry into the workforce as qualified professionals. Such programs typically take one to two years to complete and resulting in a certificate or degree. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by application to a four year institution to complete their education.


Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, any individual wishing to enroll may do so b y meeting the minimum requirements for admission and completing an admission application. Students should supply test scores and transcripts, and may be required to take a placement exam. A meeting with a counselor is also recommended. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used to develop a student's financial aid packet.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Luna Community College offers a less than two-year award program in dental assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Dental Assistants

Description

Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dental assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Bowling Green, KY
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $31410

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).