Dental Assisting

A Perfect Record for Maine’s Workforce: UMA Allied Dental Graduates Achieve Exam Success and Immediate Job Offers

June 30, 2026

The University of Maine at Augusta’s Dental Assisting, Expanded Function Dental Assisting, and Dental Hygiene programs are celebrating a standout…

Dental club puts learning into action across Maine

March 6, 2026

At UMA, learning does not stop at the classroom door. It travels into schools, community events, and neighborhoods across Maine…

UMA dental assisting program earns highest CODA accreditation status

September 8, 2025

The University of Maine at Augusta’s dental assisting program has received the accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements from…

“Give Kids a Smile Day” at UMA Dental Health Clinic – Openings still available for March 4

February 24, 2022

Openings still available for March 4 Event Free Dental Cleanings and Exams available for children through “Give Kids a Smile Day”…

UMA Dental Assisting Program Virtual Information Session – November 17

November 8, 2021

Dental Assisting and Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Programs Virtual Information Session at UMA Lewiston Center Wednesday, November 17, 2021 7:00…

Faculty Highlight | Katherine Kireburns

June 30, 2021

This May, Katherine Kireburns, a Lecturer with the UMA Dental Health Programs, successfully completed the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)…

Virtual Information Sessions at UMA Lewiston Center for Dental Assisting and Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Programs

April 6, 2021

Dental Assisting and Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Programs Virtual Information Sessions at UMA Lewiston Center Wednesday, April 28, 2021 –…

UMA Health Equity Dialogues Virtual Event April 2 – Maine Oral Health Equity

March 22, 2021

Health Equity Dialogues: Maine Oral Health Equity The University of Maine at Augusta and the Maine Public Health Association will…

UMA Dental Health Programs Attends COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Healthcare Workers

February 2, 2021

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) in Bangor held a vaccination clinic for healthcare workers at an event on…

Free Dental Cleanings and Exams available for children through “Give Kids a Smile Day” at UMA Dental Health Clinic

January 8, 2021

This year’s event will be held over two days to accommodate COVID-19 Protocols. February 19 and March 12, 2021 8:00…

Dental Assisting program now available at UMA Lewiston Center

November 30, 2020

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is pleased to announce that it will now offer a certificate and an…

Associate Professor Nancy Foster appointed to ADEX Dental Hygiene Exam Committee

May 13, 2020

The American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) recently appointed Nancy Foster, UMA Associate Professor of Dental Health to serve as…

A Perfect Record for Maine’s Workforce: UMA Allied Dental Graduates Achieve Exam Success and Immediate Job Offers

Dental club puts learning into action across Maine

UMA dental assisting program earns highest CODA accreditation status

“Give Kids a Smile Day” at UMA Dental Health Clinic – Openings still available for March 4

UMA Dental Assisting Program Virtual Information Session – November 17

Faculty Highlight | Katherine Kireburns

Virtual Information Sessions at UMA Lewiston Center for Dental Assisting and Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Programs

UMA Health Equity Dialogues Virtual Event April 2 – Maine Oral Health Equity

UMA Dental Health Programs Attends COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Healthcare Workers

Free Dental Cleanings and Exams available for children through “Give Kids a Smile Day” at UMA Dental Health Clinic

Dental Assisting program now available at UMA Lewiston Center

Associate Professor Nancy Foster appointed to ADEX Dental Hygiene Exam Committee

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