Dental Assisting Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The 140 hour Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions. 9 weeks training plus externship. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice. This course covers the following key areas and topics 6 Administrative Aspects include: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines. Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand-pieces; sterilization; and other areas. In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program.
Established in 2014
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? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Higher Learning Commission
- Industry Standard: Standards for Allied Dental Education Programs
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
9 Weeks ( 140.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,499.00 |
| Fees | $150.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,849.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Dental Assisting Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The 140 hour Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions. 9 weeks training plus externship. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice. This course covers the following key areas and topics 6 Administrative Aspects include: the history of dentistry and dental assisting; introduction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry; policies and guidelines. Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental operatory; dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure; primary and permanent teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient positioning; dental hand-pieces; sterilization; and other areas. In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Higher Learning Commission
- Industry Standard: Standards for Allied Dental Education Programs
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
9 Weeks ( 140.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,499.00 |
| Fees | $150.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,849.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit