Dental Assisting (For Returning Students Only)
Hours & Location
Day Program
1230 Hours / 40 Weeks
Teach out for current students – for new start dates see Dental Assisting Technology and Management ATD page
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 244
Math: 230
High School Diploma or GED required
Application & Links
Enrollment is Closed for NEW Students – Please see Dental Assisting Technology and Management- ATD
Staff and Department Directory
Career Navigators funded program
Health Requirements
OVERVIEW
Deliver high quality patient care through advanced clinical experiences in general dental and specialty offices
Perform dental operations including x-rays, chair side assistance, instrument transfer, and teeth impressions
Coach children and adults on the importance of oral health
CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Average Salary
$46,240 /year
Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:
- Oxford Dental Associates
- Heartland Dental
- Dental Specialist of North Florida
- St. Johns Pediatric Dentistry
- Smiles by Glenos and Hadgis
- Head Start, St. Johns County
- Great Expressions
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
Instruction
- Assisting with local anesthesia
- Chair side dental assisting
- Dental radiography
- eDental charting
- Hands-on experience in local dental offices
- Unpaid Externship
- Manipulation of dental materials
- Medical & dental emergencies
- Preventative hygiene & education
- Sterilization techniques
- Taking & charting vital signs
Industry Certifications
- Qualify to sit for NELDA (National Entry Level Dental Assisting)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- County Health Department
- Dental Insurance
- Dentist Office
- Dentist Office Manager
- Specialty Practice
OUR NUMBERS
Downloads
Instructor / Contact
Name: Melissa Taylor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3485
Fax: (904) 547-3306
Name: Elaine Smith
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3470
Fax: (904) 547-3306
