Dental Assistant Program (13 Weeks)
DENTAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM (13 WEEKS)
Discover A New Level Of Hands on Dental Assisting
Dental Anatomy and Terminology
Students will learn dental anatomy and terminology. Dentition, names, numbers, surfaces, both primary and permanent. OHSA requirements, sterilization procedures, autoclaving of instruments and disinfection of treatment areas.
12 Clock Hours
Back Office and Procedure Set Ups
Students will learn instrument identification and receive hands on training in four-handed dental assisting for important procedures, such as fillings, crowns, root canals, sealants, oral surgery, and orthodontics. Students will receive training on CPR, vitals, intraoral camera, clinical charting, and periodontal pocket charting. Students will perform live coronal polishing on permanent and primary dentition.
60 Clock Hours
Front Office Training
Front office training will intel learning how to work the front desk in the dental office. Hands on training with Dentrix dental software, scheduling patients, how to answer phone calls, and entering insurance information.
12 Clock Hours
Impressions and Models
Hands on training with impression materials, trimming lab models, and fabricating bleach trays and mouth guards. Students will learn about teeth whitening in this segment along with how the appointment goes and what the dental assistants roll is with teeth whitening.
12 Clock Hours
Dental Radiography
Students will learn the importance of radiation safety, precautions, exposure errors, anatomy, intraoral and extraoral radiographs, infection control and how to use different types of film holders. Students will also gain hands on training with digital radiography equipment.
44 Clock Hours
Job Placement Support
Job placement presentation. Interviewing skills on how to prepare for a job interview, including proper dress, do’s and don’ts of an interview, resume preparation and a professional head shot.
4 Clock Hours
Open Procedure Week
Open procedure week will allow you to work on any procedure learned during the program to give you more confidence before you complete the Academy.
8 Clock Hours
Total Clock Hours = 152
6:1
STUDENT INSTRUCTOR
RATIO
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CPR Certification included in tuition
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DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam Fee included in tuition
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DANB Arizona Coronal Polishing (AZCP) Exam Fee included in tuition
A career as a Dental Assistant will give you the opportunity to play a critical role in a clinical environment, avoid boredom, and experience exciting change every day.
This Dental Assistant Program was thoughtfully handcrafted to provide a strong marketable foundation in radiographic, chair side, front office, and laboratory procedures.
Our job placement support program is carefully designed to help you market your new dental qualifications to separate you from the crowd, sharpen your job interview skills and provide you with a professional resume.
You can be fully equipped to prosper in the dental field in just 13 weeks at Desert Dental & Health Academy.
Class
Schedule
Dental Assistant Class start dates:
Morning Class- Tuesday - Thursday (7:00am – 11:00am)
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October 17th 2023 – February 1st 2024
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February 13th 2024 – May 16th 2024
Noon Class- Tuesday – Thursday (12:00pm – 4:00pm)
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November 14th 2023 – February 29th 2024
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March 5th 2024 – June 6th 2024
Evening Class- Tuesday – Thursday (5:00pm-9:00pm)
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January 16th 2024 – April 18th 2024
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April 23rd 2024 – July 25th 2024
Program Entrance Requirements
The Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, nation origin, race or religion.
If you are interested in signing up for the Dental Assistant Program we need the following:
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A valid ID
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Completion of an Admission Interview (Done at the time you tour the school)
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Must be at least 16 years of age (Under the age of 18 - Must have parental or guardian consent and signature)
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High School Diploma, GED, Transcripts, or equivalent. Prospective students who do not have the following, must have a letter of recommendation.
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Know what payment option you are going to choose
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Sign the Student Enrollment Agreement, Release of Liability, and Infection Control Policy
Payment
Options
We offer 5 payment options to help you out with payments, view below and choose the best option for you.
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Payment in full. Includes a 5% discount if paid in full in one transaction.
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Three monthly payments, interest free, with the registration Fee of $200.00 put down to hold your seat. (First payment is due by the first day of class, and every 30 days thereafter.)
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Seven Monthly payments, interest free, with a deposit of $2000.00 put down. ($200.00 of the deposit goes toward the registration fee.) (The first monthly payment is due 30 days after the first day of class and every 30 days thereafter.)
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Student loan options through Paramount Capital Group (Needs to qualify) (apply online to see options).
If qualified, a deposit fee of $200.00 or $2000.00 is required depending on the option. Must apply online.
5.
Payment through a grant program (Needs to qualify)
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Below is information listed on agencies that might be able to assist you gain a grant opportunity through WIOA. Desert Dental & Health Academy is on the ETPL (Eligible Training Provider List). You can contact your local workforce office for more information:
Arizona @ Work – Maricopa Workforce Connection
Phone: (602) 372-4200 -Phoenix
Phone: (602) 222-1630 -Surprise
Phone: (480) 497-0350 -Gilbert
Phone: (480) 962-7678 -Mesa
Arizona @ Work – Phoenix Workforce Connection
Phone: (623) 247-3304 -51st Avenue & Indian School
Phone: (602) 861-0208 -7th Street & Dunlap
