Dental Assisting
Obtain national certification as a dental assistant!
The Dental Assisting program at Bates Technical College prepares students for a rewarding career in a high demand profession in the field of dentistry. If you enjoy working with people, dental assisting could be an excellent career choice for you. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and combines study in the classroom, lab and clinical internships. During the 11-month program, students gain valuable skills and knowledge employers are looking for in the dental assistant. Students take the Dental Assisting National Board exam throughout the program to obtain national certification as a dental assistant. Job opportunities in the field are excellent. Whether you want to work in general dentistry, or any one of the dental specialties, there is a high demand for qualified dental assistants.
General Information
Career Advisor: Jason Carroll253-680-7002 | jcarroll@batestech.edu
Location: Downtown Campus Hours: 7:30AM - 3:00PM
Program Length: Four - Five Quarters
Prerequisites:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum age for program entry: 18 years of age
- Pass a clear national and Washington state background check. The background check must be completed prior to registering and paying the $50 college registration fee.
Order your background check at http://www.the-audi-group.com/?page_id=1046.
- Documentary evidence of current immunizations and dental evaluation within two weeks of program start date.
- Documentary evidence of current American Heart Association, Health Care Provider approved CPR card within two weeks of program start date.
- Meet with a Dental Assisting faculty member to receive program-specific required information
- National Median Salary$40,080
- National Potential Annual Job Openings39,000
This information is base on data from June 2021.
At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.
See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.
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Associate of Applied Science
DENTAL ASSISTING
CIP: 51.0601 EPC: 305
Students prepare for careers as chair side dental assistants, dental office managers, and infection control specialists. The program is designed in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines and is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. After completing industry-specific competencies, students may take the Dental Assisting national board examination to earn nationally recognized credentials as a certified dental assistant. Note: General education requirements must be taken 1) prior to entering the program or, 2) before or after the regularly schedule dental assisting coursework.
Prerequisites:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum age for program entry: 18 years of age
- Pass a clear national and Washington state background check. The background check must be completed prior to registering and paying the $50 college registration fee.
Order your background check at http://www.the-audi-group.com/?page_id=1046.
- Documentary evidence of current immunizations and dental evaluation within two weeks of program start date.
- Documentary evidence of current American Heart Association, Health Care Provider approved CPR card within two weeks of program start date.
- Meet with a Dental Assisting faculty member to receive program-specific required information
- Provide patient oral health instruction
- Perform clinical supportive treatments
- Model professional behaviors, ethics and appearance
- Apply infection control and safety guidelines in the dental setting
- Collect diagnostic treatment data
- Perform dental laboratory procedures