Dental Assisting

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Adult Students Only

Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient, office, and laboratory duties. During appointments, you will hand dentists instruments and assist with routine procedures. Prepare instruments and materials, update health and dental records, instruct patients on post-operative and general oral-health care, and take impressions. You will spend a minimum of 300 hours assisting dentists in real clinic situations. You will take courses to earn state certifications in Radiation, Nitrous Oxide, Sealants, and Coronal Polish, as well as take the National Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination. This is a CODA Accredited Program.

Program Highlights

Perform digital x-rays, chair-side assistance, and explore dental specialties using the latest instruments and techniques
Assist professionals chair-side in an on-site clinic providing dental care to under-served community members
Deliver high-quality patient care through advanced clinical experiences in dental offices

Career Focus

Prepared for national certification, immediate employment, and further education

Certifications | Clinicals/Career Coaching | Work-based Experiences

Program Details

Who can attend?

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

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Class Times

Expenses

Credentials Available

Accreditations

Is this program right for me?

Attributes

Completion & Positive Placement Rate

Potential Occupations

Potential Wages

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid

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Steps to Apply

Apply Online
Follow instructions in application confirmation email.
Review Application Booklet
Review Information Session Presentation

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Online applications for the 2022-2023 school year must be submitted by June 15, 2022.
All items on the requirement checklist must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 24, 2022.
The application period for 2022-2023 school year is open January 18 to June 24, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

Application Booklet

Dental Assisting Help Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A: How much travel is involved with clinicals?

A: Oklahoma City for seven weeks. Private practice locations are usually local.

Q: Are clinicals required? Do students have to provide their own transportation?

A: Yes, clinicals are required. Students are required to provide their own transportation to their assigned clinical location. Clinical work varies by location across the Oklahoma City metro.

Q: Are there prerequisites for this program?

A: Refer to the "Prerequisites" tab above.

Q: Can I attend Dental Assisting part- time?

A: Full time only

Q: Does MNTC require student ID badges?

A: Yes. All students and staff must wear an MNTC badge while on campus. Pictures for badges are taken during the registration process.

Q: How many applicants do you usually get?

A: 14-18

Q: How many students are in the class?

A: 12

Q: How much does this program cost?

A: Refer to the "expenses" tab above.

Q: I am on the wait list for this program. How likely is it that I will get in?

A: Very likely! We offer spots to 12 students who have the most points. But some apply for multiple programs and if they get accepted into the other programs, or could change their mind.

Q: I can't attend during the daytime, do you offer night classes?

A: This long-term program is not available in the evening. You might consider one of our short-term health classes or programs!

Q: Is the Dental Assisting outlook strong?

A: Yes, jobs should be plentiful. The (BLS) Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster than usual growth.

Q: Is there an information session that I could attend before the program starts?

A: Yes, once a month until the application period ends.

Q: Is there a waiting list?

A: For this program, you will need to speak with an MNTC Career Advisor. Set up your free career advisement today!

Q: Is there on the job training for Dental Assistants?

A: Yes, you will get experience on clinical rotations at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and private dental offices.

Q: What are possible occupations for me?

A: Refer to the "Potential Occupations" tab above.

Q: What certifications are available?

A: Refer to the "Credentials Available" tab above.

Q: What is a typical day in the program?

A: Morning is usually in the classroom and afternoons are in the clinic during the first semester. Second semester most of the time is divided between the college of dentistry and private practice.

Q: What is the cost of this program?

A: Refer to the "cost" tab above.

Q: What kind of job could I get from this program?

A: Refer to the "potential occupations" tab above.

Q: What kind of testing is required prior to getting into the program?

A: Testing information is available during your meeting with an MNTC Career Advisor.

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