Dental Assisting

Adults Only

MNTC's Dental Assisting Program prepares to perform a variety of patient, office, and laboratory duties; such as, preparing instruments and materials, updating health and dental records, instructing patients on post-operative and general oral healthcare, organizing materials for restorations, taking preliminary impressions, pouring study models, applying topical anesthetics to tissue, and removing excess cement and sutures. During procedures, they hand dentists instruments and ensure that the operating field is free of excess moisture and other items.

Who can attend?

This career program is open to adults.

Adults must attend full-time (9:15 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. & 1:15 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.)

Courses

Course Name
Pre-Clinical Dental Assisting
Essential Dental Assisting Skills
Chairside Fundamentals
Dental Assisting and Administration
Certification Courses for Oklahoma Expanded Duty Permits
Clinical Practice
Total Class Hours: 1080

Prerequisites

CPR BLS for Healthcare Providers

Requirements

Required Clinicals

Clinical Requirements for Health

Class Times

Start Date: August
Days: Monday - Friday
A.M. Hours: 9:15 - 12:25
P.M. Hours: 1:15 - 4:10
Evening Hours: N/A
Adults can choose to attend A.M. and/or P.M. sessions. .

Expenses

Adult Costs

Credentials Available

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (National)
Expanded Duties (State):
- Coronal Polish and Topical Fluoride
- Radiation Safety
- Sealants
- Nitrous Oxide

Accreditations

Gainful Employment

Gainful Employment for MNTC Career Programs

Is this program right for me?

Attributes
Completion & Positive Placement Rate
Potential Occupations
Potential Wages
Career Profile

Attributes

Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Coordination
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Control Precision

Completion & Positive Placement Rate

On-Time Adult Completion Rate: For more information contact the MNTC Data Management Coordinator
Positive Placement Rate: 100.0%

Positive Placement Rate includes Military, Continuing Education and all Employment, related or not related. The rate information provided below is based on the most current data available.