Dental Assistant
Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team.
If you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with your hands as well as your mind and want a career with responsibility, dental assisting could be for you. Students in the Dental Assistant program will learn dental terminology, disease transmission, disinfection and sterilization, dental anatomy, dental records and charting, instrumentation, impressions and castings, radiation health and safety, insurance and billing and front desk responsibilities. and you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to. This course also provides x-ray training that qualifies you to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety Examination. You'll learn
Program Overview
Credential Earned:
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant certificate upon successful completion of the
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health & Safety Examination
No. of Classes Required:
2
Format:
In-classroom; onsite clinical
EXTERNSHIP: Students are placed individually at an approved dental facility.
THEORY & SKILLS CLASSES:
Dental One
3435 Box Hill Corporate Center Drive, Suite E
Abingdon, MD 21009
Directions
Program Cost:
Dental Assistant
Approximatly $3,200, plus required textbook
Requirements:
Dental Assistant
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED
Reading (NGR) and Math (NGA) Assessments, available at the Test Center; college-level courses and SAT/ACT scores (500+) may be used in place of the NGR and NGA
Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); prior to externship
Health Assessment, including immunization record; prior to externship
Scrubs provided, but must purchase HCC patch at the College Store
Courses
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant Training (88 hours)
Dental Assistant Externship (40 hours): Students have 6 months to participate in an externship upon successful completion of Dental Assistant Training.
What Can I Do When I Complete This Program?
Dental Assistant
Upon completion of this program, you'll be prepared to work in a dental office as an entry-level dental assistant, receptionist, front office assistant, or back office assistant. After six months as a Dental Assistant you may pursue a Maryland Dental Assistant Qualified in General Duties certification.
Employment
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, in 2021 the average salary for Dental Assistants in Maryland was $42,160 per year (Completion of these programs does not guarantee this salary). Employment is expected to grow 7% from 2019-2029, faster than the national average.
Who Teaches This Program?
The Dental Assistant program is taught by experienced industry professionals at
Dental One, 3435 Box Hill Corporate Center Drive, Suite E, Abingdon, MD 21009