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 of the course consists of a 80-hour internship at one or more dental offices of the student's choice. We provide assistance finding an internship location.

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

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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