UVALDE, Texas – A new pathway into the dental workforce is now underway in Uvalde as Southwest Texas College launched its inaugural Dental Assistant Program class on May 11.
On May 14, Southwest Texas College said the 167-hour, hands-on training course is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in dental offices and other health care settings.
The curriculum includes chairside procedures, infection control, dental radiography, patient care, dental materials, and office management.