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New Student Information HERE
After you submit an application, you will receive an email from sjcc.admissions@sjcc.edu with the following information:
DENTAL ASSISTING
STUDENT ORIENTATION
Wednesday, August 25th
Location: Virtual
Zoom Meeting ID will be Emailed to Registered Students and those who are on the Waitlist
- The Dental Assisting facility clinic contains ten dental operatories and five x-ray operatories where traditional and digital x-ray techniques are taught.
- The dental laboratory contains thirty workstations equipped with instruments.
- Classes begin every semester with two instructors assigned to every thirty students. A CPR Certificate for Healthcare Providers, Reading and Writing Level 2. the Hepatitis B Vaccinations, Flu vaccine and a current 2 step TB test are required BEFORE the first day of class.
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BE ADVISED: Dental Assisting is an intense, full-time fast-moving curriculum and requires CONSIDERABLE student commitment.
- The Dental Assisting Program is NOT a Dental Hygiene Program
- Dental Radiation Safety Certificate (X-ray license)
- Coronal Polishing and Pit and Fissure Sealants Certificate
- Eligible to take the Dental Board of California State Board exam for licensure to become a Registered Dental Assistant (R.D.A.).
- Eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Boards Certified Dental Assistant exam to become a Certified Dental Assistant (C.D.A.)
- Earn an A.S. Degree in Dental Assisting
- Students may enter the program in either the Fall OR Spring semester by enrolling in ALL six of these courses: DENT 151, 152, 153,154, 155 and 156.
The Dental Assisting Program is FULL-TIME Monday through Thursday 8:30-2:30 and Friday 8:30-5:00. It is recommended students practice after school each day. Students must register in ALL six courses. There is no partial enrollment. Counselors will assist with the registration process.
Costs of uniforms, books, safety items, tuition, and miscellaneous supplies are estimated at $1,500-$2,000 for the 11-month program. Costs are spread out over the 11 months. Approximately $800 is needed at the start of the program. See our Schedule of Classes for more information.
