Program applications received after the April 1 deadline will only be reviewed and considered if there are open seats in the program. The three-semester program begins in June, and students graduate in May of the following year. View the Dental Assisting Program Information Packet..
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- Complete an online application
- If you have a disability, see Disability Support Services (DSS)
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- Review Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
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- Verify eligibility to apply to the program.
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Eligible applicants have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Eligible applicants must have completed the following courses by the application deadline.
- Prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of classes in the summer semester and acceptance is contingent upon successful completion with a minimum grade of "C".
- ENGL 101 (prerequisite)
- DENA 100 (prerequisite)
- (Note -PSYCH 140, COMM 100 are not prerequisite courses. However, these courses are required to graduate with a certificate or AAS degree from the program. Applicants may take these classes during the application process or after admission to the program.)
- Must attend the free dental assisting boot camp
- Free dental assisting boot camp must have completed within the six months prior to the application deadline.
- To secure a spot for the boot camp, contact Dr. Hema Udupa by e-mail (hema.udupa@mcckc.edu) or phone 816.604.4237.
- Note: Boot camp will be from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., please arrive 15 minutes early to Health Science Room 201/Dental Suite.
- At the completion of the boot camp, you will be asked to fill in an observation form and a feedback survey.
- Must attend at least one Dental Assisting Program Information Session. Offered virtually and registration is required.
- Verify eligibility to apply to the program.
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Apply to the Dental Assisting Program (Once you have completed steps 1-3, then you are ready to apply to the program.)
The Dental Assisting program application is available through April 1, or until filled.
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- Use the online application to apply to ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Penn Valley.
Include /Upload additional application materials- Resume
- Signed Infectious Disease Policy form (*Page 14-15)
- Signed Performance Standards form (*Page 16-18)
- Applicant files will be reviewed after the April 1st deadline.
*Refer to Dental Assisting Program Information Packet
All the applicants will be invited to the interview with the selection committee after the application reviews.
If you require advising, please contact a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø-Penn Valley Student Success Advisor at 816.604.1000 or email pv.advisor@mcckc.edu to discuss your needs.
- Use the online application to apply to ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Penn Valley.
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- Complete the application review process with the Dental Assisting Program Coordinator. Call 816.604.4237 for an appointment.
- Candidates will have an interview on campus after application review process
- After interview process,
- Students will receive an email from the program regarding the acceptance, rejection or waitlisted.
- Students can expect to learn of their acceptance or non-acceptance by April 9th.
- After interview process,
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A valid student e-mail must be provided on the application, as students will be informed of their application status with the program via e-mail.
Students can expect to learn of their acceptance or non-acceptance by April 9th..
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Students accepted into the DA Program are invited to a MANDATORY orientation mid-April.
Do not try to enroll in any course prior to this orientation session.
At the orientation session, students will:
- receive the summer class schedule for the Dental Assisting Program,
- information regarding Clinical Student/Immunization and CPR requirements,
- list of textbooks for the DA program,
- place order and pay for the DA program uniform/scrubs and safety glasses.
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Dental Assisting Program related additional information such as Criminal background checks, Drug Screen policy, Infectious Disease Policy, CPR, Immunization/Titer Requirements etc. are available in the Dental Assisting Program Application Packet (PDF).
Personal qualities
Characteristics of a successful dental assistant include but are not limited to: take and follow direction under stressful situations; multitask with attention to detail and organization; work collaboratively as part of a team; and possess a stable, responsible and caring temperament.
Essential functions
Manual dexterity, bilateral control and quick response to directions.
Students can choose between a one-year certificate and a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.). You will build your skills through extensive lab and hands-on training at community clinics, private practices and the UMKC School of Dentistry.
Students will be prepared to enter the workforce as a trained dental assistant and certified expanded-function dental assistant and will be eligible to take the national certifying examination given by the . Learn more about the job of the and its requirements in the states of Missouri and Kansas.
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The program specific courses are the same for the certificate and the degree. The only difference will be in gen ed course requirements.
All courses required for our dental assistant certificate program are also required for the associate degree, making it easy to continue your education.
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Our program features 300+ hours of hands-on training at both community dental clinics and at the UMKC School of Dentistry. At UMKC, you'll work alongside dental students, providing care to actual patients.
In addition, students admitted in our program will be offered training in expanded function dental assistant duties from the Missouri dental board in four categories:
- Restorative I
- Removable Prosthodontics
- Fixed Prosthodontics
- Orthodontics.
For more information visit moefda.org.
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A dental assistant works directly with the dentist. Duties vary according to the state and include:
- setting up for various dental procedures,
- suctioning,
- transferring of instruments and mixing materials.
A dental assistant also takes radiographs, impressions and provides patient education.
A dental hygienist's duties include cleaning teeth, providing local anesthesia, performing nonsurgical periodontal therapy as well as performing head and neck examinations.
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The deadline for applications is March 15. Students can expect to learn of their acceptance or non-acceptance within 5 weeks after March 15.
The letter will inform you the date of the mandatory program orientation that is held in April prior to the first day of school. Students not accepted into the program should contact Student Success Advising or the Health Science Institute to determine next steps.
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The program is full-time with classes meeting during the day all days of the week, excluding evenings and weekends. The program requires full-time attendance.
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Yes, to be considered for the next year you would need to reapply to the program.