Join the growing dental healthcare field and gain the in-demand skills needed to give excellent dental care to patients. As a dental assistant, you can jumpstart your career in the medical field and make a difference in the lives of your patients. Start working in as little as 4 months!
Course length
14 weeks
Weekly time commitment
15-20 hours
Certifications
The program prepares learners for entry-level positions as a chair-side dental assistant. This program covers the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure (primary and permanent teeth), the oral cavity; and other areas. This program's purpose is to familiarize learners with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting, focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice.
After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
Dental Assistants in North Carolina earn an average salary of $45,650 per year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Dental Assistant
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Dental Sales
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Dental Office Manager
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Dental Lab Assistant
We believe higher education should be accessible to everyone. You can choose to pay in full or enroll in a convenient payment plan. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment options available to you.
Total cost of program
$4,000*
*Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date.