The study of smiles
What you’ll earn
With training that will prepare you for work in orthodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and general dentistry, our program will quickly prepare you for an in-demand career. You'll do hands-on lab and clinical experiences to prepare you for state and national board exams.
1-year certificate
Your coursework will be a combination of online, classroom, and clinical laboratory learning, and includes basic health sciences, oral anatomy and pathology, dental materials, radiographic and chairside assisting techniques; as well as principles of office records management and marketing, laboratory procedures, and psychological considerations in patient treatment.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Accurately expose, develop and mount diagnostic radiographs using multiple systems
- Maintain patient records, discharge patients, bill patients and their insurers
- Systematically collect diagnostic data
- Apply fluoride, sealants and polish teeth
AFTER LANE
Upon graduation and successful completion of board exams, you will have all the necessary certifications to work in any of the dental specialties.
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Lane Community College
4000 E. 30th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97405
Rest of term: 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
LCC is closed on Fridays in the summer.