Extern hours are to be completed in order to receive the certificate of completion. In this unit, students will have an opportunity to observe and participate clinically as a dental assistant in a general dental office by applying what they have learned in knowledge and skills that are needed to begin their dental assisting career, where the real-world training can help greatly during the time of the dental assistant externship and can go a long way in preparing the students to excel in their position as quickly as possible.
Academy of Dental Assisting and Front Office will help to locate the dental office for the students to complete their externship hours. In which, the students will have an opportunity to observe and participate in a general dental office. During the externship, the student should expect to wear OSHA standard dress, and project a professional appearance and manner.