The graduate receives a completion certificate from our program and a Registered Dental Assistant license from the Arkansas Dental Examiners Board. Our program and study guides are designed to help you pass any state or expanded functions exam and prepare you to be a chair-side dental assistant.

The subjects are covered using classroom instruction and practical hands-on training with the equipment, instrumentation and materials used in state of the art practicing dental offices.

Week 1 - Introduction to Dental Assisting, Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental Assisting, Anatomy and Physiology, Dental Anatomy

Week 2 - Disease Transmission, Infection Control and management of Hazardous Materials, Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation, Instrument Processing

Week 3 - Clinical Dentistry, Moisture Control, The Dental Patient, The Dental Examination

Week 4 - Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, Pain and Anxiety Control, Radiation Safety and Production of X-rays, Oral Radiography

Week 5 - Preventive Care, Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealants, Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories, Restorative Materials

Week 6 - Restorative Procedures, Impression Materials and Laboratory Procedures, Prosthodontics, Periodontics

Week 7 - CPR Certification Presentation and Exam - Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics

Week 8 - Nitrous Oxide Administration

Week 9 - Final Review of Chapters, Class Final Exam, Lab Final Exam

Week 10 - The Job Search

We accept approximately 10 students in each class per semester. If you are interested, we encourage you to review our curriculum and submit your completed application to start the registration process and your journey to a new exciting career!