- Join one of the most respected professions in the
country
- Provide a needed health service
- Create healthy smiles
Dentistry
The American Dental Association provides a web source on dental professions. Take a few minutes and browse their
site
Dental Hygiene
Hudson Valley Community College offers a 2 years certificate program in Dental Hygiene. Go to HVCC for information and
requirements
Dental Assisting
Hudson Valley Community College
Certificate Program
This one-year dental assisting
program prepares graduates for entry-level employment within the dental industry
and for all requirements to become a NYS Licensed Certified Dental Assistant.
Check
HVCC for details.
Alternative Dental Assisting Program
(ADAP)
This self-paced program is designed
specifically for the experience, unlicensed dental assistant and will focus on
all required course content areas as prescribed by the NYS Education Department.
This course will provide adequate preparation to take the Certified Dental
Assistant (CDA) examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board.
Check HVCC for details
Ulster BOCES 175 Route
32N, New Paltz 845-331-6680 offers Dental Assisting-Adult Education (also
offered in an independent study format)
Dutchess Community College is the only Licensure Qualifying program geared to help Dental Assistants comply with Section 6608 of the New York State Education Law*
This 24-credit certificate program is approved by New York State Education Department AND the State University of New York - and it is offered in a centrally convenient location at low
tuition
