The Dental Assisting Program offers you a chance to enter the dental field in as little as 10 months. The program includes student-centered scheduling with online asynchronous lecture courses, in-person hands-on labs, and externship opportunities, including optional paid externships.
Students who have completed the program can expect to be fully prepared to take the California State Written exam to receive their Registered Dental Assisting (RDA) license and take their National Certified Dental Assistant Examination to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).
The dental assisting program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:
With additional education:
Change your life with a dental assisting degree and/or certificate. Our program gives you options to explore.
Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also
give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.
Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of
industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school
or entering the workforce sooner.
Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program.
Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private
and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California
system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.
