Dental Assisting Academy
in Fort Smith
Kickstart Your Dentistry Career!
Registration Process
Register For Course
Reserve a Seat
Complete Enrollment
Apex Dental Education in Fort Smith is a premier post-secondary institution dedicated to providing hands-on, skill-focused training for aspiring Certified Dental Assistants. Our comprehensive program equips students with the practical experience and knowledge needed to excel in the dental field, ensuring they are fully prepared for a successful and rewarding careers.
Winter 2025
Orientation: January 3rd
First Day: January 10th | 11th
Last day: March 14th | 15th
*Early Registration Deadline: 11/08/2024
Spring 2025
Orientation: March 15th
First Day: March 28th | 29th
Last day: June 6th | 7th
*No class will be held on 5/23-24
in observance of Memorial Day
*Early Registration Deadline: 01/24/2025
Summer 2025
Orientation: June 7th
First Day: June 20th | 21st
Last day: August 29th | 30th
No class will be held on 7/4-5
in observance of Independence Day
*Early Registration Deadline: 04/18/2025
Classes Weekly
Saturdays
8AM-5PM
Early Registration Tuition: $3250
Standard Tuition: $3550
$250 Deposit to hold your seat and a Non-refundable registration fee of $100.
All course materials and textbook rental are included in tuition.
Each subject is taught through a blend of classroom instruction and practical, hands-on training with the equipment, instrumentation, and materials found in state-of-the-art dental offices.
(Early Registration closes 10 weeks prior to the first week of class.)
Apex Dental Education offers four semesters per year.
Semesters are 10 weeks long, with testing at the end of the program.
Classes are held on Fridays or Saturdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Each 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.
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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
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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!
Fort Smith
Office Information
7801 Phoenix Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Email
contact@apexdentaleducation.com
Phone
(844) 507-4779