This program has been granted full accreditation by the American Dental Association. This program prepares students for entry-level employment with the dental industry. Students are taught chair-side dental assisting through lecture, hands-on experience, and 275 hours of externship. Classes are conducted in a state-of-the-art dental environment located at the Health Education Center, with on-site dental services provided through Neighborhood Care Health at the Pacific Tower North Beacon Hill. Certified instructors conduct classes and a licensed dentist lectures and demonstrates patient procedures. Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, clinical procedures, and specialty dental courses that prepare the student for employment following completion of the program.