Heather Larsen
- Instructional Management Assistant
- 801-593-2378
School of
Health Professions
Program Summary
When Can I Start
Start dates occur every two weeks
Credits
29 Credit Hours
Time to Complete
12 months @ 18hrs/wk
Training Locations
Main Campus
Adult Student Costs | $3,064*
Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.
High School Costs | $302
Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program
- NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.
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Program Outcomes
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Placement Rate
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Career Outlook
Program / Admission Details
Program Description
The Dental Assisting Program is designed to prepare for employment of the professional Chairside Assistant. Students focus on the basics of dental assisting, nutrition, dental prevention, dental disease, infection control, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures, dental materials, anatomy, radiology, dental specialties, law and ethics, CPR, and a clinical experience.
Admission Requirements
Secondary and post-secondary students who meet the following program requirements may enroll in the Dental Assistant program.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (adult students only)
- High school students must have 3.0 GPA. Assessment can be taken if GPA requirement is not met.
- Provide documentation of all required vaccinations
- Complete a Dental Assisting program requirement packet
- Complete program placement assessments as noted below.
POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students accepted into the Dental Assistant Program, must meet the following post-admission requirements.
- Take and pass a urine drug screen
- Complete and pass a federal criminal background check*
NOTE: High School students must wait until they graduate and/or turn 18 years of age to complete this check
*Any misdemeanor or felony conviction on record may negatively impact the chances of completing the program, being placed on an externship site, applying for the Certified Dental Assistant credential, and obtaining employment in a health care setting. See instructor for more information.
Many programs have guidelines beyond those you see above: Critical Program Information
Placement Assessment Requirements
Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be provided to the Assessment Center. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.
The following tests are required for this program:
- Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Practice Reading Test
- Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Practice Math Test
- High School student applicants must submit transcripts for ALL PROGRAMS. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and successful completion of Math 2 (B or higher) and English 2 (B or higher) is required to waive testing for high school students. Some programs have higher GPA requirements. Student’s must have the minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year.
- Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college
Credentials and Certifications
- Davis Technical College Credentials
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- Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
- Available Licensing/Certifications
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- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Eligibility to sit for RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) certification given by AMT (American Medical Technologist)
- Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing R156-69-604 Radiology Certification
- Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)
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- Dental Assistant: Dental Science I
Transfer Options
The following academic agreements are available to students in the this program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.
Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.
This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:
Classroom Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am |
| 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm |
Program Faculty
FT Nicole Durr | Lead Instructor
- CDA
- Associate degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho
FT Ashley Wiser
- RDA
- Certificate from Davis Technical College
FT Celise Herlin
- RDA
- Associate degree from Utah State University
PT Emily Merchan
- RDA
- Certificate from Davis Technical College
PT Summer Bradshaw
- High School