Dental Assistant School Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Connecticut State Community College Hartford, Connecticut

Accredited credit-bearing certificates allow you to start working as a dental assistant in under a year.
Prepares students for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examinations to become Certified Dental Assistants (CDA).
Manchester program features a state-of-the-art on-site dental office setting with digital X-rays and electronic patient records.
Tunxis program boasts a long-standing affiliation with the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (40+ years).
Curriculum combines science and clinically-based learning adhering to CODA standards and the Connecticut Dental Practice Act.
Students gain practical experience through clinical rotations at dental educational sites and private dental practices, including a minimum of 300 hours at Manchester.
Dental services performed by Tunxis students are available to campus community at UCONN School of Dental Medicine and supervised by licensed professionals.

Hands-on strategies and techniques for working in a dental treatment or operation room.
Instruction on working chair-side with dentists during patient examinations and treatments.
Preparation for entry-level employment opportunities as a dental assistant upon completion.
Exposure to various dental settings, including private practices, hospitals, and school clinics.
Opportunity to learn interpersonal and technical skills essential for dental assisting.
Graduates receive a diploma upon completion of the program.

Hands-on training prepares students for employment as professional Chairside Assistants.
Comprehensive curriculum covering dental assisting basics, infection control, radiology, and dental specialties.
Open-entry program allows students to start at the beginning of each month, space permitting.
Focus on legal, moral, and ethical principles in patient care.
High completion (83%) and job placement (93%) rates.
Opportunities for high school students to start the program and gain valuable skills.
Supportive learning environment with caring instructors focused on student success.