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DENTAL ASSISTING

PROGRAM SUMMARY
The Dental Assistant Program provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to support dentists in delivering high-quality patient care. This program offers hands-on training where students learn to assist Dentists by preparing treatment rooms, assisting in dental procedures, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining patient records. Dental Assistants and can work in dental offices, clinics, and other healthcare environments.   
DENTAL ASSISTING CAREER SNAPSHOT
Dental Assistants can work in a variety of settings, including:
  • Private Practices
  • Group Practices
  • Insurance Companies
  • Dental Suppliers
  • Public Health Facilities
 
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
  • RHS - Radiation Health & Safety
  • OSHA 10 Healthcare certification
 
CREDITS
Up to 4 High School credits over one year, up to 2.5 Yavapai College credits over one year.
 
 
 
SPRING/SUMMER 2025 PROGRESSION PLAN
2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRESSION PLAN
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Program Information
 
Location:
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Class Schedule:
  • Monday – Thursday 1:15 – 3:45pm 
  • Will require a minimum of one Friday a month during normal class time. 
  • Requires 120 hours of clinicals during the second semester. 
 
Grade Level Requirement:
Junior – Senior
 
Must be 16 years old prior to March 1st, before the start of the clinical portion of the program.
 
Pre Req Info:
  • Accuplacer Reading Test
  • Accuplacer Math Test
  • CastelBranch account where student will be required to upload Proof of Citizenship and Immunizations required by the clinical agency.