Our Dental Assisting course has been developed around a very comprehensive classroom and in-depth lab curriculum performed in a real dental office with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff.  A syllabus, all lecture materials and text book are provided as part of the tuition.

The course is 12 weeks in duration: 11 consecutive Saturdays (excluding holidays) of lecture material and clinical lab training, for a total of eighty-eight (88) classroom hours of instruction and 1 week of internship. Lab time is offered on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Week 12 and 13 of the course consists of a 80-hour externship at one or more dental offices of the student's choice. The externship can be started and completed during the first 11 weeks of the course rather than completing it in weeks 12 and 13. We recommend waiting until after week 4 of the course to start your externship so you will have your radiology certification.

The course fee includes all of the following:

- Course syllabus, textbook, lecture presentations and materials
- All training and visual aids, materials, dental and lab supplies
- Use of all equipment and instrumentation
- Clinical experience with mannequins and other students

Upon course completion, students will earn a Certificate of Dental Assisting, Certification in CPR, and a Certificate in Dental Radiography.

Admission is open to anyone over 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED certificate of completion.

Course Outline

Download our Course Catalog

Current students- download the Confirmation of Hours/Evaluation for your externship

Week 1
The Dental Assisting Profession and Sciences in Dentistry

Week 2
Oral Health and Prevention of Disease

Week 3
Infection Control and OSHA

Week 4
Dental Radiology

Week 5
Dental Materials

Week 6
Amalgam, Composite, Tub and Tray Systems

Week 7
Crowns, Bridges, Implants, Inlays/Onlays, Impression Materials, Taking Impressions, Provisional Fabrication

Week 8
Dental Specialties

Week 9
Four-Handed Dentistry

Week 10
CPR, Basic Life Support, Additional hands-on Radiology Training

Week 11
Dental Administration and Communication Tools

Week 12
Internship