 Next Start Date: Fall Term 2012
Application Deadline: July 1, 2012
Fall classes start August 23, 2012
Located on Palm Beach State's Lake Worth campus, this 10-month certificate program provides high-quality training in Dental Assisting at an affordable cost. As a state college, our tuition is a fraction of what private schools cost.
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Attend one Information Session to learn about the program and steps for applying.
Where You Study Matters--
A Nationally Accredited Program
- Palm Beach State's Dental Assisting program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA CODA) http://www.ada.org/ and approved by the Florida State Board of Dentistry (FBOD) www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry/.
- Our program is currently the only ADA CODA-accredited Dental Assisting program in Palm Beach County.
- Radiography and Expanded Function state certifications are included in the program.
- Graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) http://www.danb.org/ to become Certified Dental Assistants.
- Students enrolled in the Dental Assisting program work directly with community dentists providing treatment on patients in our modern dental clinic on the Lake Worth campus.
When you also consider our experienced and credentialed instructors, small class sizes and up-to-date dental facilities, you'll see why Palm Beach State is the smart place to start your Dental Assisting career.
Questions?
What is a Dental Assistant?
Dental Assisting is a rewarding career that's in high demand. Dental Assistants are found in 94% of all U.S. dental practices and clinics, working alongside dentists and dental hygienists as an important member of the dental health care team. See About Dental Assisting for more details on job prospects, responsibilities and career paths.
What's required to get started?
You must hold a standard high school diploma or GED. No prerequisites are required.
Ready to Apply? Please download and read the Dental Assisting Limited Access Application. This document contains:
- Full details on entry requirements and steps for meeting requirements
- Instructions on completing necessary applications for both the College and program
- Review of applicant point system for selection
- The one-page Dental Assisting program application (last page of document); a separate online College application must also be completed by first-time students.
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Keep Learning at Palm Beach State
Nineteen (19) college credits from the Dental Assisting certificate program transfer into Palm Beach State's Dental Hygiene Associate in Science degree program.
Credits from the Dental Hygiene A.S. degree may transfer to Palm Beach State's Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management, with concentration options in General Management, Health Management and Public Safety Management.
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