Dental Assistant

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 20
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/28/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/27/2026

Program Description

Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in delivery of quality oral health care. Their main responsibility is to assist with and provide direct patient care alongside dentists and dental hygienists. Dental assistants may be responsible for sterilizing instruments, taking teeth impressions and performing various office management tasks such as answering phone, filing or stocking inventory.

Established in 2014

CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Lincoln Land Community College

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Program Contact Info

5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 786-2275
LLCC Medical District
130 W Mason
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 786-2275

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Dental Assisting National Boards (DANB)

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: Dental Assistant National Boards (DANB)

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

20 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,500.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$15.00
Total Cost$3,515.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Registration is open! Call 217.524.6749 or email cctc@llcc.edu for more information.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - general
  • Reading - general
  • Other - Proof of Immunizations

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Other(Specify)

Performance Data

Program: Dental Assistant

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 20
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/28/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/27/2026

Program Description

Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in delivery of quality oral health care. Their main responsibility is to assist with and provide direct patient care alongside dentists and dental hygienists. Dental assistants may be responsible for sterilizing instruments, taking teeth impressions and performing various office management tasks such as answering phone, filing or stocking inventory.

Established in 2014

CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.

Provider Information

Lincoln Land Community College

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 786-2275
LLCC Medical District
130 W Mason
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 786-2275

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Dental Assisting National Boards (DANB)

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: Dental Assistant National Boards (DANB)

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

20 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,500.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$15.00
Total Cost$3,515.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Registration is open! Call 217.524.6749 or email cctc@llcc.edu for more information.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - general
  • Reading - general
  • Other - Proof of Immunizations

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Other(Specify)