The Dental Assisting Program at Modesto Junior College prepares students to take the Dental Assistant National Board Examination (DANB) to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and the California State Board Examination, leading to licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). A Radiation Safety certificate is issued by Modesto Junior College. This program is accredited nationally by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation, and on a state level by the Dental Board of California. The Dental Assisting Program begins in the fall semester of each year. It is a full-time, 9 month certificate program. An A.S. degree in dental assisting is also available.
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