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.
In our non-credit fast-track Dental Assistant program, you will:
| DATES | COST | LOCATION | MATERIALS | COURSE CODE |
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Aug. 25 – Nov. 14 |
$1,300 |
Lecture — online, asynchronous
Lab — 6-9 pm on four Tuesdays at a local dental office (lab dates TBD) Zoom Meetings — 6-7 pm on Wednesdays
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Class materials are released online weekly on Mondays by 6 am. A hard copy textbook
and workbook are provided.
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CE 083 3001 |
The program costs $1,300 including textbooks and supplies. Federal and state financial aid are not available to offset cost. A payment plan is available.
Interested applicants should fill out the Dental Assistant interest form. For additional questions, email program coordinator Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu to schedule a time and day to discuss the program.
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