Accreditation/Certification

This program is accredited by the American Dental Association. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the national certification exam offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

Admission

Enrollment in the dental assisting program is limited to 24 students. The admissions process is competitive. No assurance is given that all applicants who complete the admissions process will be admitted into the program.

Admission Documentation Requirements

• Copy of High School diploma or GED certificate
• Completion of 4 hours volunteerism/observation in any healthcare setting (dental observation is preferred) documented on office letterhead.
• One professional letter of recommendation.
• Admission packets due on the last Friday of August unless otherwise noted.

Please access our online application to submit your materials.

Short interviews will be conducted the Friday following the submission deadline and are required for admittance into the dental assisting program. You will be contacted to schedule your interview.

Within a week after the admission interviews you will receive a letter from us letting you know if you have been accepted into the program. If you are not accepted, you may apply the next year. If you are accepted into the program, we will be having a mandatory orientation/registration meeting.

A National Background Check is required with results that are acceptable for clinical sites prior to the first day of fall classes. New Student Orientation. You will be responsible for the cost of the initial background check. Once you are admitted to the program, expect the following:

A 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of clinical internship at your cost as required by selective clinical sites.

Additional Application Requirements

Program start: Fall (competitive entry)
Pre-requisites: No, English and Interpersonal Communication can be taken prior to or while in the program.
Program length: 3 quarters
Number of students each start: 24
Contact: Mrs. Pat Norman 509-533-7301
Applications deadline: The last Friday in August
Admission Interviews: The first Friday in September
Please note: It is strongly recommended that students seek advising from Dental Assisting Department prior to applying