Dental Assisting

Francis Tuttle's Dental Assisting program includes academics, laboratory, and clinical courses to prepare students to become members of a rapidly growing career. We offer hands-on training in a fully equipped lab where dental materials and learning aids are used to give students real-world skills. Students will learn chairside assisting, patient care, sterilization, dental casts and impression skills, and digital imaging. As a CODA-accredited program, we also include four expanded function certifications within our curriculum, upon successful completion these certifications are issued by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry. Students also have an opportunity to sit for the Dental Assistants National Board.

There is occasional exposure to communicable diseases, as well as possible exposure to chemicals and radiation; therefore, use of personal protective equipment is required.

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At A Glance

Open To

Adults

Campus

Rockwell Campus Center Building, Health Science Center

Total Hours Required

1,056 hours

Length

Full-time only: 10 months of instruction

Times

During the 10-month Dental Assisting program (August through May), students attend theory and laboratory classes at the Rockwell campus (six hours per day Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) and complete required clinical days at assigned sites. Clinical hours may vary depending upon the clinical site, but average eight hours per day (approx. 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday).

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Program Calendar Textbook Info

Courses

Biomedical Sciences 45 hours
Foundation of Dental Assisting 51 hours
Dental Sciences I 75 hours
Dental Sciences II 114 hours
Clinical Sciences I 159 hours
Clinical Sciences II 75 hours
Clinical Sciences III 153 hours
Dental Radiography 54 hours
Clinical Practice 300 hours
Practice Management 30 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Licensure / Certifications

Certified Dental Assistant
Radiation Health and Safety
Application of Pit and Fissure Sealants
Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride
Radiation Safety and Protection
Assisting with the Administration of Nitrous Oxide

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition - $2,323.20
Application Fee (non-refundable) - $15.00

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

Textbooks - $605.00
Uniform and Supplies - $375.00
Immunizations - $250.00
Background Check – $68.00
Drug Testing – $45.00
Expanded Function Application Fees - $40.00

Total Estimated Costs for In-State Adult Students

In-State Adult Students - $3,721.20

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Francis Tuttle will pay the cost for the student to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board Exam, as well as the Radiation Health and Safety Certification and Oklahoma Board of Dentistry Permit upon completion of the program.

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Licensure / Certifications

Certified Dental Assistant
Radiation Health and Safety
Application of Pit and Fissure Sealants
Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride
Radiation Safety and Protection
Assisting with the Administration of Nitrous Oxide

Tuition & Fees

Out-of-State Tuition - $4,646.40
Application Fee (non-refundable) - $15.00

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

Textbooks - $605.00
Uniform and Supplies - $375.00
Immunizations - $250.00
Background Check – $68.00
Drug Testing – $45.00
Expanded Function Application Fees - $40.00

Total Estimated Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Out-of-State Adult Students - $6,044.40

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

$15.00-$20.00 (average = $16.36)

per hour

Pass Rate

83%

completion

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Private Dental Offices, Dental Clinics, Dental Schools, Research, Public Health/Government Clinics