Dental Assisting CP
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to to work with the dentist during examinations and treatments. Responsibilities include preparing material for impressions and restorations; exposing, processing, and mounting dental radiographs, maintaining infection control according to OSHA and ADA standards; preparing tray set-ups for dental procedures and providing preventive patient education; and providing preventive treatment such as coronal polishing fluoride and sealant applications. The dental assistant is also trained to manage the office which may include arranging and confirming appointments; greeting patients; maintaining treatment records, mailing statements and receiving payments and ordering supplies.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Program Contact Info
5500 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Dental Assisting National Board
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 933.33 Hours / 40.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,280.00 |
| Books | $1,475.00 |
| Fees | $1,200.00 |
| Tests | $425.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $870.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,250.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Perkins
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE) Must complete the College Placement Test, if required
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - College Placement Test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Dental Assisting CP
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to to work with the dentist during examinations and treatments. Responsibilities include preparing material for impressions and restorations; exposing, processing, and mounting dental radiographs, maintaining infection control according to OSHA and ADA standards; preparing tray set-ups for dental procedures and providing preventive patient education; and providing preventive treatment such as coronal polishing fluoride and sealant applications. The dental assistant is also trained to manage the office which may include arranging and confirming appointments; greeting patients; maintaining treatment records, mailing statements and receiving payments and ordering supplies.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Program Contact Info
5500 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Dental Assisting National Board
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 933.33 Hours / 40.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,280.00 |
| Books | $1,475.00 |
| Fees | $1,200.00 |
| Tests | $425.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $870.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,250.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Perkins
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE) Must complete the College Placement Test, if required
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - College Placement Test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction