Supplies
Dental Assisting – Clinic/Laboratory Supply and Dress Requirements
1. Clinic and laboratory kits:
Clinic and laboratory kits will be assembled and provided to you during the first week of classes. The incidental fees paid on registration in the program cover the costs of these kits.
2. Dental supplies and lab coat:
More detail will be provided during orientation and the first clinical session.
*Please Note:
Items **** and bold in the chart below – You are not required to purchase these items right away; more information will be provided at the Orientation. Fees for these items could be higher than those listed.
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CLINIC/LABORATORY SUPPLIES |
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Item |
Purchase From: |
Approximate Price |
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Uniform (specific for Dental Assisting program) (two recommended) |
Connections – The Campus Store (bookstore) |
Pants & top (set) – contact AC Bookstore |
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White Lab Coat – (white, 3/4 length, long-sleeved with cuffs)
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Connections – The Campus Store (bookstore |
$20.00 |
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White name tag
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Connections – The Campus Store (bookstore) |
$10.00-$12.00 |
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* Non-latex or nitrile examination gloves |
Connections – The Campus Store (bookstore) |
$25.00-$40.00/box |
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*ASTM Level 3 Surgical face masks |
Connections – The Campus Store (bookstore) |
$30.00-$55.00/box |
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*Isolation Gowns: Disposable |
Connections – The Campus Store (bookstore) |
$55.00/box |
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* CSA approved non-tinted safety glasses with side shields |
Connections – The Campus Store (bookstore) |
$15.00-$35.00/pair |
| *Face Shield |
Connections – The Campus Store (bookstore) |
$20.00 |
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Clean, all white, indoor sport shoes or duty shoes with non-marking soles |
Shoe or sport store |
Comfortable shoes recommended |
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Black pen, * clipboard |
Connections – The Campus Store (bookstore) or office supply store |
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Individual consumption of consumables varies; however, plan on at least 3-4 boxes of examination gloves and 2-3 boxes of face masks for the year. Clinic and lab supplies must be ordered through the college dental representative to ensure that they meet appropriate safety standards.