Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting as a Profession...…
The dental assistant is a responsible and valuable member of the dental health care team. A graduate from the UNC Dental Assisting Program is prepared for employment opportunities in general and specialty dental offices as well as in public health, hospital and dental school clinics. Many of our graduates continue their education to become dental hygienists. The demand for dental assistants currently exceeds the supply. The growth of the dental health field assures an excellent employment outlook for the future.

The UNC Dental Assisting Program is looking for applicants who:
- Are team-oriented and enjoy working with people
- Want to complete training in a short period of time
- Have good hand/eye coordination
- Seek satisfaction in caring for others
Financial aid is available and no SAT is required for admission.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Ms. Ethel Campbell
Director, Dental Assisting Program
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
3290 Old Dental Building, CB# 7450
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7450
Phone: (919) 966-2777
Email: Dental_Assisting@dentistry.unc.edu
OR:
Ms. Stephanie Hyatt
Program Assistant, Dental Assisting
467-2 Brauer Hall
CB 7450
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Phone: (919) 966-2803
Email: Dental_Assisting@dentistry.unc.edu


