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CIP PROGRAM: 51.0601
Dental Assisting/Assistant.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 1578 1 -
2021 1375 1 -
2022 1524 2 -
2023 1431 2 -
2024 1383 - -
Change -9.32% +100.00% -

Related CIPs

51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
51.06 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
51.0603 Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician.
51.0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
51.0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
51.0699 Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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