Dental Assisting Courses

8 Week Dental Assistant Course

Course Description

UPCOMING CLASSES
The Puyallup School of Dental Assisting offers a fast-track program that enables students to quickly and affordably obtain the skills and professional certification necessary to secure a position as a dental assistant. Dental assistants play an important role in helping people feel better about themselves. in fact, studies show a strong link between positive self esteem and the appearance of people's teeth. Train for a field that provides a fun, exciting, and caring career, delivering real benefits to people every day.

HANDS ON CLINICAL COURSES
Earn your certificate by attending our in-person classes. Our classes are offered in state-of-the-art professional offices with new equipment, instruments and experienced instructors. Take advantage of online testing, online grades and online registration for a streamlined learning process. Keep more time for hands-on learning. We specialize in condensed, affordable and hands-on practice. Our School has been the standard of education in Dental Assisting training since 2001. Get a jump start on your career by attending our hands-on courses. Call or text today for more information.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The 8-Week Dental Assisting Program is a 8-week dental assistant hands on course, taught in a working dental facility. This allows full access to all dental instruments and equipment. Because it is a hands-on course, we cover a lot in a short amount of time. There is a 40 hour externship following the 8 weeks. With so many high paying positions available in Dental Assisting, why not hit the ground running with a dental assisting education that is accelerated and yet thorough.

This program is offered in Puyallup, WA.

This Program includes training and certification in dental X-Rays that meets the requirement of Washington and Oregon. The Program also includes CPR certification. Graduates are eligible to become a nationally recognized CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT after working in a dental office for 2 years.

Course Objectives

After graduating from the Dental Assisting Program, students will be able to assist the dentist chairside using standard dental assisting procedures. Students will also be able to expose a diagnostic quality radiographic survey (take quality x-rays), take impressions, make a bleaching tray, sterilize instruments and disinfect the operating area and other standard procedures.