This comprehensive Dental Assisting Program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the dental field. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, and real-world clinical experience, students will develop the essential skills needed to assist dentists in a variety of procedures. The program covers key topics including tooth anatomy, infection control, radiography, preventive care, restorative dentistry, and dental specialties. Students will also learn about OSHA standards, sterilization techniques, dental materials, and patient care practices. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, and clinical competence. A 50-hour internship provides valuable exposure to working dental offices, allowing students to observe and participate in actual procedures. Graduates will be well-prepared for entry-level positions as dental assistants in general or specialty practices, equipped with the knowledge and skills to support the dental team and provide quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Financial information
Total tuition
$5,900.00
Total required fees
$300.00
Books and supplies
$795.00
Locations
Camas,
Online
Instructional methods
In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning, Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of Completion
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
GED/High school certification, 18 years or older, no prior felonies
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
Certificate of completion
Certificate of Dental Radiology
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Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.