{"id":2165,"date":"2023-03-21T14:26:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T18:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forsythtech.edu\/?post_type=program_tracks&p=2165"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:51:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:51:52","slug":"dental-assisting","status":"publish","type":"program_tracks","link":"https:\/\/www.forsythtech.edu\/program_tracks\/dental-assisting\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Assisting"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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One year<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t

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What You\u2019ll Learn<\/h2>
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Forsyth Tech’s dental assisting and dental hygiene programs offer a comprehensive education that combines classroom instruction and clinical experience. Students gain the skills and knowledge required to excel as dental assistants or dental hygienists, including patient preparation, X-ray procedures, cleanings, infection control, communication, and office management. Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities in the dental field with the potential for certification or licensure.<\/p>\n

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To apply, the application will open on March 16, 2026, and the application deadline will be May 15, 2026. If you have questions about the program and any changes, please contact your advisor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t
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  • Proficiency<\/li>\n
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    A<\/span>Comprehensive\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArticulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tuniversity.)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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    Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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