Dental Assistant Program
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Graduate in as few as 10 Months
Online and In-class Learning
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify
Classes Starting April 29th, 2024
- Students are trained in clinical, radiographic, and preventative dentistry procedures
- On the job training via externship with an approved local employer
- Prepares students for both front office and back office dental assisting
Dental Assistant Training Program
Workforce Career Center’s Dental Assistant Program is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and training you need for a rewarding career as an entry-level dental assistant.
A career as a dental assistant involves helping dentists, dental hygienists, and other professionals care for patients. The duty of dental assistants is to ensure that patients have a smooth and positive experience while at a dentist’s office.
The Dental Assistant Training Classes at Workforce Career Center will provide you with the knowledge and training you will need to perform the essential job duties required for a career as a dental assistant.
Workforce Career Center’s Dental Assisting School offers the program in hybrid mode, meaning you will learn via a mix of online classes, onsite labs, and an externship at a local clinic. The externship provides you with on-the-job training, preparing you for situations you will encounter upon graduation in the real world.
If becoming a dental assistant sounds interesting to you, consider enrolling in Workforce Career Center’s Dental Assistant Program. The program will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on job training that you need to become a successful dental assistant. The great thing about our program is that you can earn a Medical Assistant Diploma in as few as 10 months!
Available at The Following Campuses
Messa
Phoenix
Bakersfield
Chula Vista
Fresno
Garden Grove
Gardena
Huntington Park
Oceanside
Ontario
Reseda
Riverside
Sacramento
Stockton
West Covina
Morrow
Stone Mountain
Tacoma
Skills You Will Learn
Workforce Career Center’s Dental Assistant Technician Training Program equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and training they need for a career as a dental assistant. Some of the skills and training our program provides includes the following:
- Disinfecting and Sterilizing Dental Equipment
- Assisting Dentists with Common Dental Procedures
- Preventative Dentistry and Personal Oral Hygiene
- Scheduling Appointments and Updating Patient Medical Records
- Real-World On-the-Job Training
Overall, the program prepares students for both front-office administrative dental assisting and back-office clinical dental assisting. Administrative skills that are covered by the program include scheduling appointments and maintaining patient medical records. Back office clinical dental assisting skills covered by the program include assisting dentists with common procedures, such as fillings, root canals, extractions, cleanings, and general chairside assisting.
If you’re interested in becoming a dental assistant and you’re good with your hands and working with people, consider enrolling in Workforce Career Center’s Dental Assistant Training Program. Contact us, and one of our admissions team members will walk you through the application and enrollment process.
Medical Assistant Career Outcomes
Workforce Career Center’s Dental Assistant Program provides students with the knowledge, tools, and techniques they need to perform the daily duties involved with dental assisting. Graduates of the program are career-ready, meaning they have the knowledge and entry-level skills to provide assistance to dentists, hygienists, and other dental team members, making them valuable members of a dental office or clinic.
Dental Assistants who graduate from Workforce Career Center will be well-equipped to work in dental offices or clinics, insurance companies, hospital dental departments, and dental supply manufacturers.
As a graduate of the program, you may qualify for the following positions:
- Dental Assistant
- Orthodontic Assistant
- Orthodontic Technician
- Surgical Dental Assistant
- Oral Surgery Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant
About This Program
Obtaining an education to become a dental assistant will open the doors to a rewarding career where you will be able to help others by assisting dentists and dental hygienists improve patients’ oral health.
The great thing about Workforce Career Center’s program is that it can be completed, and you can earn your diploma in as few as 10 months, placing you on the fast track to a rewarding career in healthcare.
The program trains students in preventative, radiographic, and clinical dental procedures and administrative duties typically performed in a dental clinic.
Before completion of the program and graduation, students are required to complete a 170-hour externship where they will put the knowledge and skills they’ve learned to work. Real-world job training prepares students for scenarios they’ll encounter in the real world, allowing them to assist dentists, dental hygienists, and other members of a dental clinic from day one.
Course List
Course
DA 110
DA 120
DA 130
DA 140
DA 150
DA 160
DA 170
DA 190
Course Title
Dental Science/Medical Emergencies
Chairside Assisting
Radiography
Dental Material
Preventative Dentistry
Dental Specialties
Prosthodontics/Administrative Assistant
Externship
Workforce Career Center Dental Assistant Program - FAQs
Dental assistants are instrumental to the proper and efficient functioning of dental offices and clinics. As the name suggests, dental assistants assist dentists with front office tasks such as welcoming patients to the clinic, scheduling appointments and updating patient medical records. Dental assistants also offer back office support for dentists, including preparing exam rooms, preparing and sterilizing tools, and offering dentists chairside assistance with common procedures such as fillings, extractions, root canals, cleanings, etc. For dental assistants to be successful, they must possess a broad range of skills that include medical, administrative, technical, and personal skills.
Workforce Career Center’s Dental Assistant Training Program curriculum teaches students the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for entry-level positions in the dental assisting field. For example, the program is designed to train students in clinical, radiographic, and preventative dentistry procedures. The course curriculum also includes the following subjects:
- Dental Science / Medical Emergencies
- Chairside Assisting
- Radiography
- Dental Material
- Preventative Dentistry
- Dental Specialties
- Prosthodontics / Administrative Assistant
The dental assistant training program is designed for people with various needs and experiences. To learn more about the requirements to enroll and successfully completed the dental assisting program, please get in touch with our admissions team online, via phone, or visit one of our local campuses.
Yes, the dental assisting program offered by Workforce Career Center includes hands-on training because such training is necessary for our students to be successful in their dental assistant careers. For this reason, all of our campuses feature well-equipped dental labs where students can train to fine-tune their dental assisting skills. Furthermore, to complete the dental assistant course, our students are required to complete a 170-hour externship at a local dental clinic, ensuring that our students complete the program with hands-on, real-world experience to assist them with future employment as dental assistants.
Workforce Career Center’s dental assistant training course can be completed within as few as 10 months. The program provides a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on training, both of which are essential to prepare medical assistants for entry-level dental assisting positions.
You do not need a degree to become a dental assistant in the State of California. Graduates may become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) through the California Dental Board.
Yes, Workforce Career Center offers financial aid to students who qualify. It is Workforce Career Center’s commitment to help students establish financial plans to achieve their educational goals. Financial aid offered includes grants, loans, scholarships, and other types of support and aid. Furthermore, military veterans, active-duty members of the military, reservists, and their dependents may qualify for additional financial aid options. Learn more about financial aid here.
