Dental Assisting Program
Dental Assisting Program Informational Orientation
Wednesday, April 10th 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Register for Orientation
Sample Dental Assisting Application Packet 2024-2025
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Dental Assisting Program Information
Program Information at a Glance
View the Dental Assisting 2024 Certificate Presentation PowerPoint
About Our Program:
- Hybrid online and in-class, evening class sessions to accommodate working students.
- Flexible scheduling placement for externship sites. 11-16 hours a week after the 8th week of class.
- 3 semesters, a total of 12 months with week-long breaks in between 16 week sessions.
- California Dental board-approved courses in:
- 2 - Hour Dental Practice Act
- 8 - Hour Infection Control
- 32 - Hour Radiation Safety
- 12 - Hour Coronal Polish
Our mission is to give Modesto Junior College Dental Assisting Program students the support to start a new career with confidence and expanded opportunities.
Students will complete real-world clinical experiences while attending the 12-month
program, which prepares for an intro-level position in one of the fastest-growing careers in the
allied health industry.
Students will acquire skills in both the roles of clinical and clerical position, including Dental Board-Approved Certifications in Infection Control, Dental Practice Act, Radiation Safety, and Coronal Polish, training of patient care, taking dental impressions and fabricating dental molds, assisting the dentist and other healthcare personnel, instrumentation, dental imaging.
Be certified and equipped to begin a career as a professional dental assistant!