The Dental Assisting curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chairside and related office and laboratory procedures.
Course work includes instruction in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice. A combination of lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences provide students with knowledge in infection/hazard control, radiography, dental materials, preventive dentistry, and clinical procedures.
Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants. As a Dental Assistant II, defined by the Dental Laws of North Carolina, graduates work in dental offices and other related areas.
Mitchell Community College’s Dental Assisting Program has received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and approval through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
As a CODA-accredited program, graduates are recognized as Dental Assistant II (DA II) by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners. According to the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, a DA II is authorized to perform expanded function duties, including coronal polishing and the exposure of dental radiographs (X-rays), as permitted by state regulations.
Graduates of the program are also eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination, which can lead to the nationally recognized Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential.
The Dental Assisting Program is proud to offer students a high-quality educational experience that meets both institutional and professional accreditation standards, preparing graduates for successful careers in the dental profession.
Information Sessions
You must attend 1 session to be considered for admission into the program.
| Date/Time | Location |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6 p.m. | Dental Assisting Building 323 Drake Street, Statesville |
| Monday, November 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. | Dental Assisting Building 323 Drake Street, Statesville |
| Friday, January 15, 2027 at Noon | Dental Assisting Building 323 Drake Street, Statesville |
| Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at 5 p.m. | Dental Assisting Building 323 Drake Street, Statesville |
| Thursday, April 29, 2027 at 1 p.m. | Dental Assisting Building 323 Drake Street, Statesville |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 at 11 a.m. | Dental Assisting Building 323 Drake Street, Statesville |
Meredith Parker, NC DAII, C.D.A., M.B.A.
Program Chair, Dental Assisting
(704) 878-3200 EXT 5401