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KC's Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dental Assisting will prepare you to pursue further your education in the field of dentistry. The associate degree classes have been designed to complete most of the required general education classes for a dental hygiene program.
Note: A felony conviction could affect an applicant’s ability to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board.
Students who complete the Dental Assisting degree will have the skills and knowledge to have a successful career as Dental Assistants.
To apply to the College, please click the Apply button below. To apply to this program, scroll to the bottom of the page and under “Additional Information”, choose the Allied Health Applications link.
Most Dental Assistants work in dental offices for private or group practices. Additional opportunities are available in dental schools, public health departments, hospitals, prisons, military installations, and community clinics. Dental Assisting can lead to other educational advancements in dentistry, including dental hygiene, dental lab technician, or dentistry.
The Kaskaskia College dental assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”]. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda
The Kaskaskia College Dental Assisting program meets licensure requirements in the state of Illinois.
Higher education institutions and the U.S. Department of Education share a common goal: to support students in educational programs that lead to state licensure, enabling them to fulfill the educational requirements necessary for employment in their chosen field. According to U.S. Department of Education regulations 34 CFR 668.14(b)(32), starting July 1, 2024, all institutions must disclose whether the curriculum for Title IV-eligible programs designed or advertised as leading to professional licensure or certification required for employment meets state educational requirements where a student is located. Disclosure is required regardless of a program's modality. Academic programs that provide a path to optional, national, or industry certifications do not require disclosure.
Kaskaskia College strives to ensure that information regarding educational requirements for licensure or certification is up to date; however, state requirements may change. Beyond educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, residency requirements, jurisprudence exams, and other training.
The new U.S. Department of Education regulations, 34 CFR 668.14(b)(32) require colleges to assign programs leading to licensure or certification to one of two categories; Yes, meets state requirements or No, does not meet state requirements.
Kaskaskia Colleges educational programs are designed to meet licensure requirements in the state of Illinois regardless of the modality of instruction. The programs listed below meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification for that occupation in Illinois:
Associate Degree Nursing
Cosmetology
Dental Assisting
Emergency Medical Technician
Nail Technology
Paramedicine
Physical Therapy Assistant
Practical Nursing
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Therapy
Sonography
Kaskaskia College cannot guarantee licensure or certification in other states. State laws, regulations, and policies governing professional licensure may change at any time. The decision to grant a license or certification is the purview of the state. Only state licensing agencies or boards can determine whether an academic program meets or partially meets educational
requirements for licensure. Kaskaskia College cannot guarantee an individual's attainment of any professional licensure or certification, in any field, in any state. At this time, per regulations, the College must assign, No, does not meet requirements in states other than Illinois.
Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing authority directly to determine if Kaskaskia Colleges program meets the educational requirements for licensure before beginning the program. Many Kaskaskia College licensure and certification program graduates have successfully transferred into careers and obtained licensure or certification in states other than Illinois.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
The students will demonstrate the knowledge of an entry level dental assistant.
The students will master dental theory.
The students will gain and exhibit awareness of professionalism in an ethical safe, and effective manner.
