This 240-hour program consists of 200 hours of classroom instruction and a 40-hour externship, completed during the
program. The externship may be waived if the student has a job as a dental assistant and already has 16 hours of practical
experience, verified by a signed letter from their supervisor. This program trains students to assist dentists using four-handed
dentistry techniques. The curriculum covers dental anatomy, lab equipment, dental radiography, coronal polishing, and
preventive/restorative dentistry. Upon completion, the school hosts a scheduled seminar including the Arkansas Registered
Dental Assistant exam. The program also includes training in Dental Radiography, Coronal Polishing, and Nitrous Oxide
administration/monitoring, as permitted by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.
NOTE: a) Students need to be prepared for an externship assignment following their class. This may mean time off from work and/or the need to have a flu shot, criminal background check and a drug screen. It is highly recommended these issues are addressed before your last two weeks of class. b) Some businesses may not hire individuals under 18 years old and without a High School Diploma/GED equivalency. You will need a pair of scrubs for externship.
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Admission Requirements
- Complete, submit and agree to terms in the “Class Registration Form” and this Program Bulletin.
- Must be at least 17 years old. If under 18, parents must sign the registration form.
- Be enrolled in High School, or process a high school Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Tuition, Books and Fees
- $50 – Non-refundable Registration Fee (due at time of admission, transferable one time)
- $3,400 – Tuition
- $250 – Lab Fee
- $170 – Textbook (may be purchased at the school)
TOTAL: $3,870
Certification and Licensing Fees
- $50 – CPR Certification for an HCP Card
- $140 – Fees for Nitrous, Coronal Polishing, & Radiology Exam
- $4 – State Registration Fees
Payment Plans / Financial Assistance
Tuition and fees are due in full on or before the first day of class unless you enroll in a
payment plan. We offer both a two-payment and a four-payment plan, which divide tuition
and lab fees accordingly. Both plans include a finance fee of 2% of the tuition only, which,
along with the book costs, is to be included in the first payment. For details on payment
plans or financial assistance, please contact the admissions office prior to the first day of
class.
Required Text
Essentials of Dental Assisting 7th Ed., Testbook & Textbook & Workbook with Dental Instrument, a Pocket Guide, by Debbie S. Robinson and Doni L. Bird