Glendale Campus
4425 W Olive Ave #300, Glendale, AZ 85302
Ready to Start Your Dental Assistant Career?
Why Arizona College is Right For You
- No waitlist for enrollment
- Earn Your Dental Assistant Diploma in Approximately 9 Months
- Online / In-Person hybrid learning to help you balance school and everyday life
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Dental Assistant Training At Arizona College
Gain real-world experience through an 8-week externship and comprehensive training from experienced dental professionals at Arizona College that will prepare you for a career as a dental assistant.
- Financial aid available to those who qualify
- Flexible scheduling with new sessions starting every five weeks
- Job search & resume writing support through our career services team
- No high school diploma? We have options for earning your high school diploma while completing the dental assistant program
- New students will receive an iPad and Bluetooth keyboard included in their tuition, to use throughout school and keep upon graduation
Two Valley Locations Near You
Mesa Campus
163 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201
38-week Dental Assistant Program
Arizona College’s dental assistant undergraduate diploma program is designed to provide you with both the education and the real-world experience needed to become a dental assistant.
Our dental assistant program takes a total of four quarters (38 weeks) to complete. After completing the on-campus portion of the program, you’ll participate in an off-campus, eight-week clinical externship that provides you with real-world, hands-on experience in a dental practice setting.
Arizona College helps you to become a certified dental assistant by having two of the component exams necessary for certification, Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE), available to be completed during the program.
Explore a Career Path as a Dental Assistant
If you’re looking for a new career path, where you get to help people daily, working as a Dental Assistant may be a great fit for you. Dental Assistants enjoy a balance of connecting with people through patient care, taking x-rays, maintaining patient records, and scheduling appointments. Dental assistant responsibilities include providing chairside assistance to dentists and hygienists during dental procedures and performing clerical duties, such as scheduling patient appointments.
Duties & Responsibilities
Dental assistants work alongside dentists and dental hygienists to provide patient care during procedures and examinations.
Work Environments
Dental work environments may include: General Practice Offices, Pediatric Dental Offices, Cosmetic Dentistry Offices, Orthodontic Offices, and Dental Laboratories.
Patient Communication
It is important for dental assistants to be able to help keep patients calm and comfortable, so the dentist can perform procedures as needed.
Our curriculum includes:
Training on administrative/clerical duties, including charting dental histories, providing patients with information & post-operative instructions, and teaching patients about maintaining oral hygiene.
Technical training on sterilizing tools and equipment, preparing tray set-ups for dental examinations, and constructing crowns and bridges.
Lecture & lab dental assisting courses taught by experienced faculty.
Externship experience that provides the knowledge and confidence needed to work in a dental office.
Accreditations
All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency.