Course Overview: This course prepares students to assist dentists in patient care and office operations. The program covers dental procedures, radiography, infection control, and administrative duties.

Demand & Relevance: Dental assistants are in strong demand as dental practices grow and more patients seek regular care, making their role essential for efficient patient care and office operations.

Job Opportunities: Dental assistants have opportunities in private dental practices, orthodontic and specialty clinics, hospitals, community health centers, and public health organizations, with potential for roles in administration, patient care, and dental education.

Course Synopsis

This program will cover the essential skills to become a dental assistant. Students will learn the role of the dental assistant. Students will gain the importance of clinical and administrative tasks to ensure that the dental office will run smoothly. Students would learn their responsibilities of assisting during procedures, prepare instruments, x-rays, educate patients and scheduling follow up appointments.
Students will gain both hands-on patient care and organizational support, and dental assistants are vital to the overall functioning and success of dental practice. Upon completing the class students will be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board.

Course Hours:

128 lecture/skills hours

160  clinical hours

Course Schedule:

4 hours x 2 days week for 16 weeks
Monday -Friday or Saturday and Sunday

Add Date
Late registration is taken into consideration if seats are available.

Drop Date
If students wish to cancel enrollment, it must be done in writing. PDMCTC must be contacted within 3 business days of signing the enrollment agreement to receive a full Refund. After the 3rd day, $100.00 will be retained for the registration fee. The refund of payment may take up to 40 days.

Tuition:

$4250.00
Payment Options Are Available.

Additional Fees:

Tuition does not include:
Textbook, Supplies, First Aid, CPR , PPD, SLED, Professional Liability Insurance ,  Drug Screen and National Exam