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2-year Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Dental Assisting, is a four-semester program that contains technical and general education courses. These planned and supervised experiences—classroom, laboratory, clinical internships—help graduates develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform procedures with precision, safety and efficiency consistent with proven dental concepts and practices.
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1 -year Technical Certificate
 The Dental Assisting certificate program, which contains technical education courses, is two semesters in length. These planned and supervised experiences—classroom, laboratory, clinical internships—teach students to function as effective team members and perform dental assisting techniques with precision, safety and efficiency. A program advisory committee, composed of health professionals, annually updates program and employment requirements. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills (chairside functions and management) necessary for entry-level employment in dental offices. Certificate courses also fulfill many of the requirements of the Dental Assisting AAS degree program. Click here for more information.

Advisory Members

Robert Harmon, DDS

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840 Lakin
Osage City, KS 66523

Tina Ihde

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3613 W. 18 th Avenue #622
Emporia, KS 66801

Kerri Thompson, DDS

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2518 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801

Tabetha Laird

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1514 Humboldt
Manhattan, KS

Dr. L. S. Latimer

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202 N. Main
El Dorado, KS 67042

Robyn McLaren, CDA

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Emporia, KS 66801

Clay Sligh, DDS

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710 Commercial St.
Emporia, KS 66801

Instructor(s):

Monica Graves, Robert Harmon, Dr. Brad Karr, Tina Ihde and Lori Vogts

Student Organization:

AMERICAN DENTAL ASSISTANTS ASSOCIATION (ADAA) 

SkillsUSA prepares America's high performance workers. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities. (*Taken form the SkillsUSA web site.)