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Dental Assisting

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Creating Smiles

What You'll Learn

Think about your last visit to the dentist. Remember all the tools laying out on a tray? Have you ever thought about what all goes into them being ready for the dental health team to use?

Students in the Dental Assisting program at Ivy Tech will learn from instructors with real-world experience as dental assistants. You will learn what all is needed for dental health facilities to run effectively, so that you can effectively prepare patient rooms, sterilize equipment after appointments, run specialize technology like x-ray equipment, manage patient files, and assist during dental procedures.

You’ll study in a state-of-the-art facility, building skills and expertise in:

  • Radiography
  • Dental materials
  • Infection control
  • Chairside assisting
  • General dentistry
  • Dental specialties

In addition to Ivy Tech training facilities, you will also have the opportunity to learn through hands-on training, service learning, and real-world externship experiences. In fact, many students are hired before their externship ends.

 

Career Options

Graduates of the Ivy Tech Dental Assisting program prepare to work in private, corporate or dental group practices; specialty offices such as oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry and periodontics; educational laboratories; dental/health insurance organizations; and public health settings.

No matter the setting, Dental Assisting graduates will help the entire dental health team be prepared for patients by ensuring all needs for a visit are ready upon the patient's arrival. With your help, each patient will have an efficient—and pleasant—visit.

Among the typical career options are:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
  • Dental Office Manager
  • Front Office Dental Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene Assistant
  • Dental Sterile Technician
  • Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Degree Types Offered

Credential Type Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Dental Assisting Next-Level Jobs icon
A Good Fit If...
  • You want in-depth education from a college accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
  • You are looking for a degree that could increase your chances of future acceptance into Ivy Tech's Dental Hygiene program
  • You are interested in later pursuing a bachelor’s degree, which can lead to careers like dental sales representative
  • You want a Dental Assisting education from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) college
  • You are seeking a credential that could increase your chances of acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program
Where Offered See 7 locations See 7 locations
Length of Program 64 credit hours
4-5 semesters
43 credit hours
3-4 semesters
Cost2 $10,884 $7,313

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost2

Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
  • You want in-depth education from a college accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
  • You are looking for a degree that could increase your chances of future acceptance into Ivy Tech's Dental Hygiene program
  • You are interested in later pursuing a bachelor’s degree, which can lead to careers like dental sales representative
See 7 locations 64 credit hours
4-5 semesters
$10,884
Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Dental Assisting Next-Level Jobs icon
  • You want a Dental Assisting education from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) college
  • You are seeking a credential that could increase your chances of acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program
See 7 locations 43 credit hours
3-4 semesters
$7,313

HOW TO APPLY

Future Students

Students interested in the Dental Assisting program must apply to Ivy Tech first using the Ivy Tech general application. In this application, apply for the Healthcare Specialist program with an interest in Dental Assisting. Apply to Ivy Tech Now

Current Ivy Tech Students

After you've completed your prerequisite courses, you may apply for the Dental Assisting program through the online application for health science programs. Read More about How to Apply & Deadlines

Apply Now   View Application User Guide

SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS

The Dental Assisting program at Ivy Tech has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. Learn More about Selective Admissions

Students working in lab

Professional certifications

The Dental Assisting program is designed to prepare students for several industry certifications. While obtaining the certifications is not guaranteed by the program, Ivy Tech works hard to prepare our students to satisfy any requirements and pass any exams associated with the credentials below. In fact, in recent years 100% of our students have gotten at least one certification if not more.

  1. Five workforce certificates – CPR, DANB Certified Dental Assistant, Coronal Polishing, Caries Prevention, Indiana Limited Dental Radiology License,  and Nitrous Oxide Administration and Monitoring can be achieved based on the courses included in the curriculum for both the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Long-Term Certificate (LTC) in Dental Assisting.
  2. Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) – While pursuing an AAS or LTC in the Dental Assisting program, students are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Exam to become a recognized CDA.
  3. Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) – Students enrolled in the Dental Assisting Associate of Applied Science program have the opportunity to earn this certificate of completion upon successful passing the Expanded Functions course.

Strong job growth

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8% job growth for dental assistants from 2021-2031, which is faster than average. That equals approximately 56,400 new openings, on average, each year. 

 

 

Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready

  • Ivy Tech's Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting is a full-time, daytime program with limited admission. The program will prepare you for a career in dental assisting, but students can follow several routes upon achieving the degree:

    1. Take all Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exams required to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to begin working as a CDA
    2. Add the CDA certification as a resume booster when seeking out additional dental-related degrees such as Ivy Tech's Dental Hygiene program
    3. Transfer credits smoothly to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree that will empower students to pursue a future in Sales or Health Science Education

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    Required Courses

    AAS in Dental Assisting students must complete a total of 64 credit hours, including summer coursework:

    • 21 general education course credits
    • 42 program-specific course credits
    • 1 student success credit (college requirement)

    View Course Descriptions

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    Completion Guide

    A completion guide provides the recommended path to graduation, broken out by 8-week terms. For students taking fewer classes at a time, the courses are numbered to show the overall number that will be taken.

    View DENTAL ASSISTING AAS Completion Guide 

    Please consult with your advisor to determine which classes are the best option for you to take. Completion guides may vary by campus/location dependent on clinical availability.

    Class Format

    AAS in Dental Assisting courses are primarily offered in person. A few of the general courses have an online option available.

    Sample Careers

    An AAS in Dental Assisting can prepare you for roles such as:

    • Dental Assistant
    • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
    • Dental Office Manager
    • Dental Hygiene Assistant
    • Dental Sterile Technician
    • Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.

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Long-Term Certificate known as a Technical Certificate (TC)

  • The Dental Assisting Technical Certificate (TC) is a great way to start your career quickly, and is ideal for students looking to take a step-by-step approach to starting in the industry.

    After completing the TC, students regularly can follow several routes depending on what fits their goals and situation. Some can even be done simultaneously:

    1. Get an entry-level job in dental assisting to start earning money right away
    2. Get a head start on your Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential by sitting for any or all of the three Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exams that the TC prepares you for.
    3. Take more courses at Ivy Tech to build on your TC and earn an associate degree.
    4. Add the CDA certification to your application to become more competitive in Ivy Tech's Dental Hygiene program with selective admission.

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    FREE through Next Level Jobs

    Dental Assisting is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs degree program, funded by the Workforce Ready Grant. You may be eligible for a free Dental Assisting TC. You are eligible to be a part of Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:

    • Are an Indiana resident
    • Have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency
    • Have not previously received a certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
    • Have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelors, masters, etc.)*

    Learn more about Next Level Jobs 

    *Note: Students who are admitted to the Next Level Jobs program to pursue the Practical Nursing TC are required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing, and physical exam.

    Required Classes

    Classes required for the Dental Assisting TC include:

    • 6 general education course credits
    • 36 program-specific course credits
    • 1 student success course credit (College-wide requirement)

    View Course Descriptions

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    Completion Guide

    A completion guide provides the recommended path to graduation, broken out by 8-week terms. For students taking fewer classes at a time, the courses are numbered to show the overall number that will be taken.

    View DENTAL ASSISTING TC Completion Guide

    Class Format

    Dental Assisting TC classes are offered in person.

    Sample Careers

    Students earning the Dental Assisting TC can pursue careers such as:

    • Dental Assistant
    • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
    • Dental Office Manager
    • Dental Hygiene Assistant
    • Dental Sterile Technician
    • Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.

    See PLOs

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Program Details

Dental Assisting is offered at 7 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus Dental Assisting TC Dental Assisting AAS
Anderson X X
Columbus X X
Elkhart X X
Kokomo X X
Lafayette X X
Sellersburg X X
South Bend X X

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Is Dental Assisting Right for Me?

Dental Assisting is a great way to enter the dental industry whether you choose to stay in an assisting role your entire career or use it as a starting point as you work to gain additional education and skillsets.

Dental assisting offers:

  • Job security with demand for these professionals growing quickly
  • Excellent work/life balance
  • Lots of human interaction throughout the day

Dental assisting careers often requires professionals to be: 

  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong communicators
  • Good listeners
  • Patient
  • Caring
  • Friendly
  • Good note-takers

Sound Like You?

If you identify with the traits above, dental assisting may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.

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The Ivy Tech Dental Assisting program can be a challenging, yet rewarding, program. Before you apply, review the following requirements and expectations for students in the program.

Time Commitment

Both the Associate of Applied Science and Long-Term Certificate in Dental Assisting programs require a major commitment of time and energy. Courses are typically scheduled over 4-5 days per week. Students may also need to schedule additional general education courses as needed each semester. It is essential that you plan for the same amount of study time as class time per week. Dental Assisting course schedules and assignment due dates will not be adjusted to accommodate individual work schedules.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all class meetings, or other activities assigned as a part of a course of instruction. Attendance is necessary to maximize student-learning opportunities. Students who are absent are responsible for missed material. Clinical courses require that the student be present to effectively evaluate successful achievement of clinical course objectives and concepts, as clinical course objectives cannot be accomplished or evaluated outside the clinical setting. There are no make-up sessions for missed clinical hours; therefore, regular clinical attendance is mandatory for successful clinical course and program completion.

Eligibility for Licensure

During their time as a student in the Dental Assisting program, students will become eligible to apply for licensure in Radiology should they choose. Eligibility is tied to three National exams that are part of the program:

  1. Infection Control (usually taken in the Fall Semester)
  2. Radiology Exam (usually taken in the Spring Semester and students must apply to the Indiana State Department of Health for their limited Radiology License following the exam)
  3. General Chairside exam (Usually taken in the Summer/last term)

There are fees associated with each of these exams, which are included in tuition. However, if a student does not pass an exam on their first try, they are responsible for paying an additional $270 to take each exam again.

While completing the Dental Assisting program prepares students for a career in this valued profession, they must apply for licensure before beginning their career. In order to apply, your degree must be conferred, which can take up to one month after graduation.

Dental Assisting Program Student Requirements

The following are required for participation in clinical activities:

  • Annual criminal background and sex offender registry screening
  • Annual drug screening
  • Physical examination and verification of essential functions
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Up-to-date immunizations including Hepatitis B series, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and COVID-19
  • Annual TB skin testing or other documentation for positive tests per CDC guidelines
  • Documentation of current CPR Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from AHA or American Red Cross

Students interested in applying for admission to the Dental Assisting program should begin locating childhood immunization records early to ensure complete vaccination and physicals are submitted by established deadlines.

Students with disabilities are required to contact the college Disabilities Support Staff at the campus of interest for assistance in requesting accommodations (if applicable).

Program-Specific Costs

In addition to tuition, there are several equipment and exam costs that Dental Hygiene students will incur during the program. Each year, these fees are:

  • Background and drug test through CastleBranch: Approx. $99.00
  • Physical Exam, Up-to-date immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and COVID-19, as well as an Annual TB skin test): Variable based on provider
  • Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS: $45.00
  • Instrument Kit and Typodont: Approx. $600.00
  • Designated Uniforms and work shoes: Approx. $200

Financial Aid

Connect with the Financial Aid team at your home campus to find out if you can receive financial aid for the program of your choice. Make sure that you have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the established deadlines to be considered for financial aid assistance.

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Prerequisite Courses for Dental Assisting

Completion of the following required prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or higher is required for the Dental Assisting limited enrollment program:

  • ENGL 111 English Composition
  • HLHS 101 Medical Terminology
  • COMM 101 or COMM 102 Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will be considered for general education selection points only if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Dental Assisting Courses

Descriptions of Dental Assisting courses can be found in our online course catalog.

View required classes and course descriptions for:

Upcoming Classes

See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you're looking for, and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.

Search for Upcoming Classes

If you're a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.

Class Formats

General Education courses and DENT 171 Dental Terminology are offered online. Due to the hands-on nature of dental assisting, all other courses are taught in a traditional, in-person setting. Experiences in clinical sites will also be in-person, so you can best gain real-life experience as part of your education.

Students will be required to provide their own transportation to and from clinical sites. Schedules vary based on campus. Please reach out to your campus of interest to learn more about meeting times and dates.

Hands-On Training

Ivy Tech training facilities offer an environment that mimics that of a true dental healthcare facility, so that students are prepared for their career.

Externship Experiences

An externship is a real-world experience where a student shadows a professional Dental Assistant on the job. Ivy Tech has established relationships with many organizations to help our students obtain an excellent externship and starting building their professional network while in school. In fact, many students are hired before their externship ends.

Service Learning

Dental Assisting Students have opportunities for service learning. You can think of service learning as volunteering within your future career path to give back to your community. These opportunities can strengthen your resume and may even be something you choose to continue doing once you have completed the program.

Examples of service learning include:

  • Oral health demonstrations at elementary school
  • Participating in a community health fair to promote dental health
  • Collaborate with the County Health Department or local dental clinics to put on community outreach events

Required Testing and Documentation

The Dental Assisting program at Ivy Tech has more specific admission criteria than Ivy Tech as a whole. Prospective students must:

  • Complete the Knowledge Assessment if they do not have previous college credit, ACT, SAT, or PSAT scores on file in the Registrar’s Office
  • Complete all required remedial courses (OXX) and any required co-requisites to those courses, prior to admission to the program.

Prerequisite Transfer Credit

Students seeking transfer credit for prerequisite courses completed at other colleges desiring must submit transcripts from other colleges to the Registrar Hub for evaluation. Submit external college transcripts at least one month prior to the application deadline to allow for adequate time for evaluation and processing so that prerequisite course grades can be counted for points toward admission.

The email address students should relay to their colleges/universities for official transcripts to Ivy Tech is: transcripts@ivytech.edu

The mailing address students should relay to their colleges/universities for hard (paper) copies of official transcripts to Ivy Tech is:
Transcript Processing
9301 E 59th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46216

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Step 1

Apply to Ivy Tech

Students interested in attending the School of Health Sciences must first submit the Ivy Tech general application and complete the requirements for admission to the college. Admission to the college does not ensure acceptance to a  program, but students can be working on prerequisite courses for Dental Assisting after admission to the college and before applying to the program.

Apply to Ivy Tech

Step 2

Apply to the School of Health Sciences for Dental Assisting

Once your prerequisite courses are complete and you have met the other requirements for admissions, you may apply for admission to the Dental Assisting program.

Students may apply to the program during the following application windows each year:

  • March 15 - May 15 for Fall Program Start

Once the application site closes, late applications will not be accepted. You are encouraged to apply for the next cohort.

Filling Out the Dental Assisting Online Application

Apply to Dental Assisting   View Application User Guide

Before you begin:

  • If you are not a current Ivy Tech Community College student, please Apply Now. You will need a C# (Ivy Tech student ID number) and Ivy Tech single sign-on login credentials in order to apply.
  • Gather all required or optional documentation that you will need to upload into the system. View more about requirements here. You will have the ability to save your application in progress until you are able to secure documentation.
  • If you are transferring from another institution, please make sure that your transcripts are evaluated at least 4 weeks prior to the application deadline.

    Frequently Asked Questions

How to complete the Dental Assisting application:

  1. Go to https://apps.ivytech.edu/apply/NursingAndHealthScience
  2. Log in using your Ivy Tech credentials.
  3. Check to make sure your personal information is accurate.
  4. Select the programs and campuses you would like to be considered as an applicant. You can select up to 3 different programs and 3 different campuses.
  5. You must meet all of the prerequisites for a program in order to submit your application. If you receive a message indicating that you do not meet the prerequisites, then please remove that program selection in order to proceed with the application.
  6. Upload any necessary documents.
  7. Make sure grades and pre-admission exam scores in the system are accurate. If not, please contact your home campus registrar or advisor.
  8. You will be able to submit your application if you are currently enrolled in a course identified as a prerequisite into the program.
  9. Once complete, submit your application.
  10. You will receive an email confirmation in your Ivy Tech email account that your application has been submitted and is pending review.
  11. Once you have submitted your application, you have the option to reopen it to make changes.

    Note: DO NOT USE THE “BACK” function on your computer. Use the navigation pane at the side of the page to navigate.

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Offers of Admission

Students can select up to 3 credential types and 3 campuses each on the application.
Offers of acceptance are for a specific credential and a specific campus. The offers are determined through 8 rounds of autoselection and 6 rounds of manual selection.

If you are accepted, you will receive an email from the online application system to your Ivy Tech email account offering you a seat in the program you selected. Offers are emailed beginning within 1 week of the application close date and continue until program capacity is met or one week before the start of semester classes. Each round of offers begins at 6:00 am and applicants have until 11:59 pm the following day to either accept or reject an offer.

Depending on their rank and offers, a student could potentially receive multiple offers.
Once you accept one offer, you are immediately withdrawn from all other offers and you will be contacted by the chair or dean of the program with information about the program orientation date, time, and location.

If a student fails to respond, then the offer expires. If a student rejects an offer three (3) times, the application is removed from the auto-selection application pool but will then be available for manual selection rounds that occur later in the process.

You do have the ability to withdraw your application at any point during the admission cycle. However, once you withdraw your application, you will not be able to apply again until the next application cycle.

What If I Don’t Get Admitted?

The Dental Assisting program does not maintain a waitlist. Non-admitted applicants can reapply in the next semester’s application cycle. You may also want to meet with your advisor. Advisors can assist students in exploring other programs of interest in Ivy Tech’s School of Health Sciences if they have applied several times and have not been accepted into the program. Ivy Tech offers many programs similar to Dental Assisting that lead to high-demand jobs that may be new to you, but fit your passion to help others.

Application Help Video: Step-by-step instructions for how to submit the online application for Ivy Tech's Health Science programs. (5:35)

Selective Admissions

Admission to the Dental Assisting program at Ivy Tech is highly competitive. The program has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. Selective admission processes are needed because there are more people interested in taking courses in our program than there are seats available.

Weighted Point System

A weighted point system is used to evaluate applicants for admission. Student applications are assigned points on the following criteria: Grades, Pre-admission testing, and Certifications as applicable to the program. Applicants with the highest scores are accepted across 8 rounds of auto-selection within each application period. Point totals for applicants receiving admission offers will vary between campuses and application periods. Point totals are not shared.

Scoring includes:

  • General Education Course Points: 60 points possible. Points are awarded based on prerequisite course grades.
  • Tie Breaker: Student's overall Ivy Tech GPA

General Education Weighted Point System

When multiple course attempts are reported on applicant transcripts (including transcripts from other colleges and universities), the highest earned grade of the first three attempts will be used for the selection decision score through the application period. Points for courses transferred from other institutions will be awarded from the grade recorded on the transcript from the other institution provided transfer credit appears on the Ivy Tech transcript. Points for verified credit (V) or college credit awarded through High School Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) International Baccalaureate (IB) and Dantes Subject Standardized Test (DSST), will be awarded as indicated below.

Course A B C D/F Verified Credit
HLHS 101 30 20 10 0 N/A
ENGL 111 15 10 5 0 10
COMM 101 or 102 15 10 5 0 10
Total General Education Points Possible = 60

Learn more about the application process and deadlines

Local Program Contacts & Info

For more information, contact:

Jamey Marksberry, MHL, RDH, EFDA, CDA
Department Chair of Dental
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
(812) 374-5179
jmarksberry4@ivytech.edu

Ivy Tech Community College Columbus Accreditation Renewal Site Visit

WHAT: Ivy Tech Community College Columbus is pursuing their Accreditation renewal from the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation for the Dental Assisting program. The Commission is scheduled to visit the Ivy Tech Community College Columbus Campus on April 25 – April 26, 2024. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments pertaining to the program. All comments, signed and unsigned, must be received in the Commission office no later than March 1, 2024. Signatures will be removed prior to the Commission forwarding the comments to the program. Comments must pertain only to the standards for Dental Assisting or policies and procedures used in the Commission’s accreditation process. Comments or questions should be addressed to the Commission:

Commission on Dental Accreditation 211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
1/800-621-8099, extension 4653

WHO CAN SUBMIT COMMENTS: Third-party comments relative to the Commission’s accredited programs may include comments submitted by interested parties such as faculty, students, program administrators, dental-related organizations, and/or consumers.

TYPES OF COMMENTS CONSIDERED: All comments submitted must pertain only to the standards relative to the particular program being reviewed or policies and procedures used in the accreditation process. Comments will be screened by Commission staff for relevancy. For comments not relevant to these issues, the individual will be notified that the comment is not related to accreditation and, where appropriate, referred to the appropriate agency.

Contact Us to Learn More

Joy Ratcliff
Program Chair
765-269-5720
jratcliff3@ivytech.edu

Ashley Ramsey
Faculty
765-269-5720
awinchester2@ivytech.edu

Ivy TechThe Commission currently publishes, in its accredited lists of programs, the year of the next site visit for each program it accredits.  In addition, the Commission posts its spring and fall site visit announcements on the Site Visit Process and Schedule area of the Commission’s website for those programs being site visited in the current and next year.  Special site visits and initial accreditation site visits for developing programs may be scheduled after the posting on the Commission’s website; thus, the specific dates of these site visits may not be available for publication.  Parties interested in these specific dates (should they be established) are encouraged to contact the Commission office. The Commission will request written comments from interested parties on the CODA website. 

 

The United States Department of Education (USDE) procedures require accrediting agencies to provide an opportunity for third-party comment, either in writing or at a public hearing (at the accrediting agencies’ discretion) with respect to institutions or programs scheduled for review.  All comments must relate to accreditation standards for the discipline and required accreditation policies.  In order to comply with the Department’s requirement on the use of third-party comment regarding program’s qualifications for accreditation or initial accreditation, the following procedures have been developed.

 

Those programs scheduled for regular review must solicit third-party comments through appropriate notification of communities of interest and the public such as faculty, students, program administrators, dental-related organizations, patients, and consumers at least ninety (90) days prior to their site visit.  The notice should indicate the deadline of sixty (60) days for receipt of third-party comments in the Commission office and should stipulate that signed or unsigned comments will be accepted, that names and/or signatures will be removed from comments prior to forwarding them to the program, and that comments must pertain only to the standards for the particular program or policies and procedures used in the Commission’s accreditation process.  The announcement may include language to indicate that a copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting the Commission by calling 1-312-440-4653 or by email.  

 

All comments submitted must pertain only to the standards relative to the particular program being reviewed or policies and procedures used in the accreditation process.  Comments will be screened by Commission staff for relevancy.  Signed or unsigned comments will be considered.  For comments not relevant to these issues, the individual will be notified that the comment is not related to accreditation and, where appropriate, referred to the appropriate agency.

 

All relevant comments will have names and/or signatures removed and will then be referred to the program at least fifty (50) days prior to the site visit for review and response.  A written response from the program should be provided to the Commission office and the visiting committee fifteen (15) days prior to the site visit.  Adjustments may be necessary in the site visit schedule to allow discussion of comments with proper personnel.  Negative comments received after the established deadline of sixty (60) days prior to the site visit will be handled as a complaint. Any unresolved issues related to the program’s compliance with the accreditation standards will be reviewed by the visiting committee while on-site.

 

Programs with the status of initial accreditation, and programs seeking initial accreditation must solicit comment through appropriate notification of communities of interest and the public such as faculty, students, program administrators, dental-related organizations, patients, and consumers utilizing the procedures noted above.

 

On occasion, programs may be scheduled for special focused or special comprehensive site visits and because of the urgency of the visit, solicitation of third-party comments within the ninety (90) day time-frame may not be possible.  However, third party comments must be solicited at the time the program is notified of the Commission’s planned site visit, typically sixty (60) days in advance of the visit. In this case, the timeframe for solicitation of third-party comments will be shortened. The notice should indicate the deadline of thirty (30) days for receipt of third-party comments in the Commission office and should stipulate that signed or unsigned comments will be accepted, that names and/or signatures will be removed from comments prior to forwarding them to the program, and that comments must pertain only to the standards for the particular program or policies and procedures used in the Commission’s accreditation process.  All relevant comments will have names and/or signatures removed and will then be referred to the program at least twenty (20) days prior to the site visit for review and response.  A written response from the program should be provided to the Commission office and the visiting committee ten (10) days prior to the site visit.  Adjustments may be necessary in the site visit schedule to allow discussion of comments with proper personnel.  Any unresolved issues related to the program’s compliance with the accreditation standards will be reviewed by the visiting committee while on-site. Negative comments received after the established deadline of thirty (30) days prior to the site visit will be handled as a complaint.

 

Individuals who are interested in submitting third party comments, may contact the Commission office for submission guidance.  Third party comments should be emailed to the appropriate Commission staff; comments should not be sent to the Commission office via the US Postal Service.

                    

Revised: 2/22; 8/19; 8/18; 2/18; 2/16; 2/15; 8/13; 8/12, 8/11, 7/09, 8/02, 1/97; Reaffirmed: 8/13; 8/10, 1/03; Adopted: 7/95

INSTITUTION:                                      Ivy Tech Community College       

PROGRAM(S) TO BE REVIEWED:          Dental Assisting

SITE VISIT DATE:                                 November 2-3, 2023

60-DAY DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF COMMENTS IN THE COMMISSION OFFICE.  Please email comments to the appropriate CODA staff.  Staff emails are found at: https://coda.ada.org/about-coda/coda-staff     

 

Jennifer Hasch, MPH, RDH, EDDA, CDA 

Dental Assisting Program Chair 

Ivy Tech Community College

Office: 812-246-3301 ext 4263

Email: jhasch1@ivytech.edu

Questions about the Program or Enrolling?

Aijing (Amy) Feng
Faculty Fellow of Dental Assisting, Program Chair

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Future Students

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Current Students

Contact your academic advisor, who can answer any questions you have about the Dental Assisting program and your certificate and degree options.

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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-643-7133
askanderson@ivytech.edu

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-934-3954
R11express@ivytech.edu

Batesville Advising
1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006

Fax: 812-934-4590

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
By Appointment

812-330-6013, Option #2
bl-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu

Bloomington Advising
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404

Email to set up an appointment: bloomington-eec@ivytech.edu 

Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

Janet Sharp
812-900-4772
jsharp19@ivytech.edu

Columbus Advising
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-825-9394, ext. 6121
cbottomley2@ivytech.edu

Connersville Advising
717 W 21st Street
Connersville, IN 47331

Fax: 765-825-4516

Phone and Zoom meetings available by request. Call 765-825-9394, ext. 6121.

Call for availability

765-269-5682
aclark505@ivytech.edu

Crawfordsville Advising
2255 Phil Ward Boulevard
Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Monday & Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

219-392-3600
LakeCounty-advising@ivytech.edu

Lake County at Crown Point
9900 Connecticut Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

219-392-3600
LakeCounty-advising@ivytech.edu

Spring 2024 Office Hours

Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Virtual 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Open Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m during the following dates:
March 16th, June 1st

574-830-0375
asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

Elkhart Advising
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528

To meet with an admissions or academic advisor please use the link below:

https://ivytech.zoom.us/my/sbeenrollmentadvising

Enrollment Services/Student Affairs Hours: Effective January 2024:
Mondays and Tuesdays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
First week of classes in January and August: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

812-492-0531
evansville-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu

Evansville Academic Advising Center
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710

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Fax: 812-429-9878

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

260-480-4125

Fort Wayne Advising
3701 Dean Drive, Harshman Hall, Room 1015
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Academic Advisors by Program

Fax: 260-480-4252

Monday–Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-269-5820
hwunder@ivytech.edu

Frankfort Advising
251 E Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46041

Mon-Thurs 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET
Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ET

franklin-advising@ivytech.edu

Franklin Advising
2205 McClain Drive
Franklin, IN 46131

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

219-392-3600
LakeCounty-advising@ivytech.edu

Lake County Advising at Gary
3491 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET

765-653-7410
ahooping@ivytech.edu

Greencastle Advising
915 S Zinc Mill Road
Greencastle, IN 46135

Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
Enter Zoom Room →

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Advising by Appointment
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

317-921-4300
askhamiltoncounty@ivytech.edu

Hamilton County Advising Center
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060

Sign Up to Get a Call Back →

Zoom Video Call
Email askhamiltoncounty@ivytech.edu to schedule.

Advising Team
Ginny Leonard, Director of Academic Advising 
Advisor for: Exploratory/Undecided students
vleonard5@ivytech.edu 

Jenny Atkisson, Academic Advisor  
Advisor for: School of Business, Logistics and Supply Chain programs, School of Public and Social Services programs, and Psychology
jatkisson3@ivytech.edu

Chris Waltz, Academic Advisor
Advisor for: General Studies, Liberal Arts and Education
cwaltz8@ivytech.edu 

Nicole DeSalle, Academic Advisor  
Advisor for: School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Science and School of IT
jatkisson3@ivytech.edu

 

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

(317) 917-5715
Indy-Advising@ivytech.edu

Indianapolis Advising
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Or by appointment

765-459-0561
Kokomo-Advising@ivytech.edu

Kokomo Advising
1815 E Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-269-5630
lf-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu

Lafayette Advising
3101 S Creasy Lane Ivy Hall 2117
Lafayette, IN 47905

Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Advising department.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Indianapolis.

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-537-4010 ext. 5305
R11express@ivytech.edu

Lawrenceburg Advising
50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Fax: 812-537-0993

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Or by appointment

765-459-0561
Kokomo-Advising@ivytech.edu

Logansport Advising
1 Ivy Tech Way
Logansport, IN 46947

Monday & Wednesday , 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-256-2580, ext. 4502

Madison Advising Center
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250

Fax
812-265-4028

Zoom Video Calls
Available by appointment only. Call 812-256-2580, ext. 4502 to make an appointment. 

Advising Team
Tricia Miracle
812-265-2580 ext. 4137
tmiracle2@ivytech.edu
Text during business hours 812-510-3844
Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Wednesdays 9:00-1:00pm & Thursdays 2:00-5:30pm
Zoom Link

Lisa Kelley
812-265-2580 ext. 4163
lkelley3@ivytech.edu
Text during business hours 502-414-1597
Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays 1:30pm-5pm & Thursdays 8:30am-12pm
Zoom Link

Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

765-651-3100, ext. 3304
marion-advising@ivytech.edu

Marion Advising
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953

Zoom Video Call
Call 765-651-3100, ext. 3304 to schedule an appointment.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.

Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday (virtually), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

765-289-2291, ext. 1215
askmuncie@ivytech.edu

Muncie Advising
125 S High Street, Ball Building, 2nd Floor
Muncie, IN 47304

All appointments can be setup virtually. Email askMuncie@ivytech.edu to schedule.

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
Friday (virtually), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET

765-599-2613, ext 4032
kterrell36@ivytech.edu

New Castle Advising
3325 IN-3
New Castle, IN 47362

Zoom Video Call
Email kterrell36@ivytech.ed to schedule.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Kokomo.

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-966-2656, ext. 1202
lpowell91@ivytech.edu

Richmond Local Enrollment
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374

Zoom Video Call
Call 765-966-2656, ext. 1202 to schedule an appointment.

Fax: 765-962-3775

Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET

765-932-7191
mroller1@ivytech.edu

Rushville Advising
330 N Main Street
Rushville, IN 46173

Virtual meetings or appointments by request. Call 765-932-7191.

Fax: 765-932-5263

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (5-6 pm by appointment only)
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

812-246-3301, ext. 4309
sl-advising@ivytech.edu

Sellersburg Academic Advising Center
8204 Hwy 311, Pfau Hall, G6
Sellersburg, IN 47172

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Spring 2024 Office Hours

Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Virtual 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Open Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the following dates:
March 16th, June 1st

574-289-7001
asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

South Bend Advising Department
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

To meet with an admissions or academic advisor please use the link below:

https://ivytech.zoom.us/my/sbeenrollmentadvising

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Evansville.

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. ET

812-298-2554
aharnack@ivytech.edu

Academic Advising Center
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
Enter Zoom Room →

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

Valparaiso Academic Advising
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Call for an appointment

574-267-5428

Warsaw Advising
2545 Silveus Crossing
Warsaw, IN 46582

24 hours a day, 7 days a week (se habla español)

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