SUNY Monroe’s Dental Studies Programs prepare students for rewarding careers in dental
assisting and dental hygiene through a combination of classroom learning, hands-on
clinical experience, and community-based training. Whether you are seeking a fast-track
certificate or a nationally accredited associate degree, our programs provide the
knowledge, skills, and real-world experience needed to succeed in today’s dental profession.
Guided by a commitment to excellence, compassion, and inclusivity, we empower students
to become ethical leaders and advocates for oral health and wellness.
SUNY Monroe’s Dental Studies Programs are for students who want to work directly with
patients to help them improve their oral health in a team setting. As a student in
SUNY Monroe’s Dental Studies Programs, you will have the opportunity to be part of
a quality educational experience while gaining hands-on training in the Program’s
on-campus clinic and affiliate sites.
In just one year, you can begin a great career in dentistry. Monroe Community College’s
dental assisting certificate program offers the comprehensive training you need for
entry-level positions in private practice, clinics, and hospitals. You’ll learn the
many skills valued by dental care providers today, including:
- Chairside assisting
- Laboratory procedures
- Office procedures
This program prepares you to take the National Certification Exam offered by the Dental
Assisting National Board, or a New York State specific exam.
Monroe Community College’s dental assisting rapid track certificate is a smart
way to complete the training you need for licensure in one of New York State’s fastest
growing professions. Under the sponsorship of a practicing dentist, you’ll learn on
the job, and take classes online.
Whether you’re employed at a private dental practice, clinic or hospital setting,
you’ll boost productivity—and your career—while delivering enhanced patient care.
Monroe Community College’s nationally accredited associate degree in dental hygiene
prepares you for a rewarding career in one of America’s fastest growing healthcare
professions.
Dental hygienists enjoy excellent employability, flexibility, and earnings. You’ll
become prepared to work in private practice, clinics, and hospitals as you learn from
professors who are dedicated to your success.
The dental hygiene program is hands-on: you’ll practice your skills with real patients
in our modern dental hygiene clinic, and in the community.
The mission of the Dental Studies Programs at Monroe Community College is to prepare
our graduates to be ethical leaders and advocates for dental public health and wellness.
Our programs foster a learning environment grounded in humanistic behavior, interprofessional
collaboration, and civility. We strive to cultivate compassionate, knowledgeable allied
dental professionals committed to delivering exceptional oral healthcare. By embracing
a holistic approach, we encourage respect and empathy for diverse patient needs while
upholding the highest standards of integrity and civility. Upon graduation, our students
are competent for entry-level allied dental health careers.
Philosophy
The students of the Monroe Community College Dental Studies Programs are encouraged
to:
- Achieve professional excellence
- Develop decision-making skills incorporating creative, critical, and analytical thinking
- Become lifelong learners
- Advance the professions of dental assisting and dental hygiene
- Nurture a culture of inclusivity and respect for diverse populations
The faculty will provide the students with educational opportunities in an environment
that enhances student success and champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The successful student will be an engaged learner who takes responsibility, is self-regulated,
demonstrates ethical behavior, can self-evaluate, and embraces standards of excellence.
Health Related Programs
Health Program Admission Information
- Future Students: (585) 292-2200
- Current Students: (585) 292-2400
