Degree Overview
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program with a concentration in Dental Assisting is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical skills for roles in dental assisting. The curriculum focuses on preparing students to support dentists in both clinical and administrative capacities, emphasizing patient care, radiographic procedures, and office management.
Dental assistants contribute to the efficiency of dental practices by coordinating care and communication between dentists, patients, and administrative staff. Students in this program will have the opportunity to learn essential skills in areas such as chairside assisting, dental radiography, infection control, and office procedures. Graduates may pursue entry-level roles in dental offices, clinics, or other related settings, depending on individual performance and job market conditions.
Through ECPI’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can earn their AAS degree with a concentration in Dental Assisting in as few as 15 months.
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
