Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
Dental assistants provide quality preventative and corrective dental care under direct supervision of the dentist or dental hygienist. The dental assistant is responsible for assisting dentists and dental hygienists with patient care as well as providing certain administrative support to the office. Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will likely continue to increase the demand for preventive dental services and dental professionals.
Established in 2017
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment
12 Weeks ( 72.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $700.00 |
| Fees | $600.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,300.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Complete confidential application form.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Dental Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
Dental assistants provide quality preventative and corrective dental care under direct supervision of the dentist or dental hygienist. The dental assistant is responsible for assisting dentists and dental hygienists with patient care as well as providing certain administrative support to the office. Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will likely continue to increase the demand for preventive dental services and dental professionals.
Established in 2017
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment
12 Weeks ( 72.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $700.00 |
| Fees | $600.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,300.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Complete confidential application form.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction