Dental Assistant Program
The Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing health care professions – Dental Assisting. With the national increase in healthcare-related services, and the national shortage of health care professionals, the need for dental assistants is growing substantially.
The purpose of this program is to familiarize students with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting and the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice. This course covers the following key areas and topics:
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Introduction to the dental office and history of dentistry and dental assisting
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Legal aspects of dentistry including policies and guidelines
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Introductory oral anatomy, dental operatory, and dental equipment
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Introductory tooth structure including primary and permanent teeth
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The oral cavity and related structures
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Dental hand-pieces, sterilization, and other areas
Clinical Externship
As part of this Dental Assisting program (class room instruction), you will be eligible
to participate in a 40 hour clinical externship.
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Dental assistants and aides should have a high school diploma or GED.
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This program meets the necessary requirements to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) – Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam.
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In many states, DANB-RHS certification is required to work in dental radiography.
- This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dental Assisting (DACC) exam.
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In addition to facilitating entry-level administrative positions, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal dental hygienist program.
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Additionally, this 100 hour course includes a CPR certification and covers the relevant material necessary to prepare students to take the State of Texas TSBDE Dental Assisting exam offered throughout the State of Texas.
Topics covered in the course include:
- The dental assisting profession & history of dentistry
- Dental anatomy and physiology
- Tooth charting, tooth surfaces, and classification of restorations on a tooth
- Parts of the jaw and areas of the mouth
- Oral health and preventions of dental disease
- Infection control in dentistry and occupational health and safety
- Patient information and assessment
- Foundation of clinical dentistry
- Dental radiology
- Single crown restoration, bridge, implant, partial denture, and full denture
- Dental equipment, accessories & treatment room
- Dental hand pieces and accessories
- Dental cements and impression materials
- Coding of radiology services & using ICD-10-CM codes
- Assisting in comprehensive dental care
- Dental administration and communication skills
Choose the Format that works for you
Dental Assistant Program classes are offered on campus and online, giving you the option to choose the format and schedule that works best for you. Our classroom programs give you the familiar experience of working within a traditional classroom setting. Online classes offer the same great program as the traditional class with the added flexibility of attending class from anywhere or at any time.
| Course Title | Mode | Start Date | End Date | Days and Times | Includes | Fees | Registration |
| Dental Assistant | In Person, Instructor Led Synchronous | March 18, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6p-9:30p Saturdays (some): 9a-4:30p |
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$1999.00 ($1959.00 if registered 10 days or more before start of the course) | Register |
| Dental Assistant |
Online, Asynchronous/ Self-Paced |
Rolling Enrollment | 6 Months After Registration | Self-Paced |
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$1199.00 | Register |