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Description of Profession
Dental assistants are in high demand, and with training and some work experience you can earn as much as $25 or more per hour!
Our dental assisting program is designed to teach you all the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to be successful on your FIRST day on the job in a modern dental office.
You will learn all clinical and administrative aspects of dental assisting, including four-handed dentistry, dental charting, x-ray procedures, orthodontics, oral surgery, equipment sterilization, scheduling appointments, insurance and billing.
Class sizes are small, so you have plenty of individual attention. Training is held in a brand new dental facility which is open 6 days a week for our students. Classes are held in the mornings, afternoons and on weekends. The program is condensed and intensive – you can complete it in just 3 months!
Our program prepares you to become X-ray Certified by taking the DANB national certification exam.
Why choose CT School of Professional Studies?
- Experienced, caring instructors
- Hands-on training in an actual dental office
- Small class sizes so you get individual attention
- Full preparation for the DANB X-ray certification exam. Radiology is taught by an actual practicing dentist with over 30 years’ experience
- Free job placement assistance
- Free repeats of any of our classes – FOR LIFE
- Financial assistance and flexible payment plans to suit every budget
Admission Requirements
- Ability to speak, read and write English
- Physical ability to perform the tasks generally required of a dental assistant.
- High school diploma or GED
- Students must also provide evidence of Hepatitis B immunization and a negative Tuberculosis (T.B.) test taken within the past year.
Course Schedule
The school has a rolling admissions schedule - please call the admissions office for the next upcoming class start dates. Following is the class schedule.
Full time / daytime program (7 weeks): Monday through Thursday; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Part time / weekend program (14 weeks): Saturdays only; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Course Curriculum
| Description |
Hours |
| Introduction to oral anatomy, dental terminology and equipment |
16 |
| Four handed dental assisting |
8 |
| Radiology |
22 |
| Professional development seminar |
8 |
| Amalgam & composite |
16 |
| Mid-term exam |
2 |
| Endodontics |
8 |
| Crown & bridge |
8 |
| Office management |
8 |
| Oral surgery & periodontics |
8 |
| Final exam – theory & practical demonstration |
8 |
| Practical internship |
16 |
| Total hours |
128 |
Call us today to get started on your new career in the dental field!
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