Research Guides: Dental Assisting: Career Information

Learning Express Database

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You must login with your WCC NetID and Password from off campus. Learning Express offers the Dental Assistant Practice 1 and 2 under RESOURCES then select PREPARING for an OCCUPATION EXAM. Look under ALLIED HEALTH to find DENTAL ASSISTANT

Exam Prep Books

Review Questions and Answers for Dental Assisting by Mosby
Call Number: RK60.5 .R495 2014
ISBN: 9780323101707

Career Website Information

Certifactes: A fast track to careers
Article talks about dental assisting
Occupational Outlook Handbook Dental Assistants
"Dental assistants have many tasks, ranging from patient care to record keeping, in a dental office. Their duties vary by state and by the dentists’ offices where they work."
Occupational Outlook Handbook Dental Hygienist
"Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health."

Dental Assistant Education

Click this link to view current articles about dental assistants students in CINAHL Complete. You must login with your WCC NetID and Password from off campus to access CINAHL.

Search Results for Dental Assistants Students

Dental Hygiene Education

Click this link to view current articles about dental hygiene students in CINAHL Complete. You must login with your WCC NetID and Password from off campus to access CINAHL.

Search Results for Dental Hygiene Students

LARA Registered Dental Assistant Examination

Dental Assistant Exam
"The Michigan RDA examination consists of both a clinical and a written portion.

To take this examination and become registered in Michigan, an applicant must submit an application to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Health Care Services, Health Professions Division."
Continuing Education Requirements in MI
Document includes information continuting education requirements for MI registered dental hygienists and dental assistants.
Dental Assistant Exam Brochure
Click on link bottom right hand side RDA Exam Brochure for the "Dental Assistant Exam Brochure"

Dental Assistant Scholarship Information

Dental Assistanting Scholarlship Program
Dental Assisting Scholarship Program
ADA Endowment Fund and Assistance
211 E Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
www.ada.org