Dental Assisting

Dental Assisting, Certificate (Limited Access Program)

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Your Path to Success

Step into a rewarding career as a Dental Assistant, a profession that combines clinical and administrative expertise to ensure quality patient care and the success of dental practices. As a crucial dental clinician, you鈥檒l perform a variety of essential clinical procedures, from taking and analyzing dental images to managing patient records and assisting with medical emergencies as well as supporting dental team members.

Why choose our program
You will learn with hands-on class experiences with the most current dental science, materials, and technology in the field. You will also gain over 300 clinical hours with several dental practices during your formal dental assisting education. You鈥檒l gain practical experience in:

Dental procedures and practices (includes specialties)
Radiographic imaging
Patient record management
Supply and equipment management
Infection control practices and protocols

Our program is designed to seamlessly transition your skills into the workplace, ensuring you鈥檙e performance-ready from day one. With our comprehensive curriculum and hands-on training, you鈥檒l be well-prepared to make a significant impact in the dental field. Our Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) which gives you confidence that our program is providing you with a high-quality education meeting CODA standards.

Professional credentials
Upon completing the program, you will earn the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) credential required by the state of Florida. Additionally, you will be prepared to take the Dental Assisting National Board examination to obtain the prestigious Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential.

Application details
We admit 24 students each year, and applications are accepted all year. To ensure your spot, submit your application as soon as you meet the requirements, including completing eight observation hours with a dental assistant.

Classes begin July

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Earn your certificate in Dental Assisting at 51热门黑料

Welcome Future Dental Assisting Students!

Professional Student Opportunities

Learn why CODA accredited Dental Assisting Programs like 51热门黑料 will make the difference in your dental assisting future.

Professional Association for members with national leadership opportunities and free continued dental education.

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Learn about the credentialed Certified Dental Assistant.

Here you will find numerous resources to help prepare for the Dental Assisting National Board examination to earn the credential Certified Dental Assistant.

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Accreditation

The Dental Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of 鈥渁pproval without reporting requirements鈥�. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission鈥檚 web address is .

51热门黑料 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates and bachelor鈥檚 degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of 51热门黑料 may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC鈥檚 website ().