Dental Assisting Program

Start: Mon Mar 16, 2026
End: Thu May 14, 2026
Meeting Days: M,TH
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: HSC 1218

(6 Credits) The 60 hour Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry-level positions. This course will familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required. This course covers the following key areas and Administrative Aspects: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines. Clinical aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand pieces; sterilization; and other areas. There is no state or national certification objective with this course. All materials and student insurance are included in the course cost. An optional 40-hour clinical externship, students must successfully complete this program and meet all requirements. Required: Scrubs NO REFUNDS 7 DAYS PRIOR TO CLASS START DATE. NO CLASS 4/2.