PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Dental Assisting program
at Indiana University School of Dentistry is an accredited
professional program consisting of 31 college credit hours (two 16-week
semesters). A variety of teaching methods are offered, including Problem
Based Learning and Distance Learning opportunities. Indiana
University School of Dentistry is one of four dental schools in
the United States to offer dental assisting. This
provides students unlimited access to a variety of clinical
settings and the expertise of internationally known dental
faculty. Areas covered in the approximately 1,000 hours of lecture,
laboratory and clinical instruction are outlined under the Curriculum
section.
The program offers a variety of educational
experiences that will
prepare graduates to seek employment as a dental professional.
Dental Assisting
students are required to receive specific immunizations prior to
beginning classes. Potential students can view some of the required
immunizations and services provided by IUPUI Health Services on
their webpage
http://health.iupui.edu/home.html. A complete list of
required immunizations will be sent to students upon acceptance into
the program.
Contact information:
(317) 274-4407 Phone
(317) 274-1363 Fax
ds-asst@iupui.edu email
DENTAL ASSISTING SPRING PRESENTATION AND TOUR:
Saturday, April 17, 2010
9-noon
Please call 317-274-4407 to register to attend.
Campus Map:
http://www.iupui.edu/maps/campusmap_full.pdf