Accreditation & Organizations
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AccreditationAccreditation, in practical terms, is a “stamp of approval,” a sign that an institution ascribes to, believes in, and has met an external set of basic criteria for its programs. In all cases, it indicates that threshold standards are adhered to in a fashion that provides a base of academic strength and operational integrity. There are several important reasons to attend an accredited school. Accreditation serves the following purposes:
The agency responsible for accrediting dental assisting programs and deciding whether or not they meet the standards for accreditation is the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Professional OrganizationsThe following two professional organizations are useful resources for finding accreditation information: American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)The American Dental Assistants Association is the national professional organization for dental assistants. 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1320 Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB)DANB is the nationally recognized premier certification and credentialing agency for dental assistants. 444 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 900 Commission on Dental AccreditationThe CDA is the accrediting body under the ADA that establish a accreditation standards by which to evaluate dental programs. 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1320 Contact your dentist or the state and local dental society component of the American Dental Association in your area. Perhaps you can arrange for a brief visit to a dental office to observe dental assistants at work. You can also contact an accredited dental assisting program and arrange to talk with a counselor and visit the school. |
 Spotlight SchoolsSanford-Brown Institute Sanford-Brown Institute's dental assistant program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to assist the dentist with total management of their office. Sanford-Brown College Sanford-Brown Institute's dental assistant program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to assist the dentist with total management of their office. San Joaquin Valley College Dental assisting programs at San Joaquin College are designed to prepare you to work under the supervision of a dentist. Programs include hands-on training, patient care, office administration and laboratory duties.  Dental Assistant Education Info
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