Industry Certifications

After successfully passing all three Dental Assisting National Board Exams and successfully completing this program, students receive a program Certificate of Completion that includes certification in Dental Radiology and Expanded Functions. Graduates passing all three board exams will have earned the right to use the title Certified Dental Assistant. Graduates are eligible to apply to for the AAS in Dental Assisting at selected colleges.

Notice of Request for Third Party Comments

Traviss Technical College Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

In accordance with CODA requirements, the college requests comments from interested third party individuals. Comments must be in writing and sent to: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Comments must pertain only to the standards relative to the Dental Assisting program or policies and procedures used in the accreditation process.

A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting the commission at: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611,
or by calling 1/800-621-8099, extension 4653.

Deadline for receipt of third-party comments in the commission office is 60 days prior to the site visit. Comments will be screened by commission staff for relevancy and only signed comments will be considered.  Signatures will be removed by the commission prior to them being forwarded to the college at least 50 days prior to the site visit.