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Dental Assistant

Why Choose the Dental Assistant Program?


CPTC Dental Assistant graduates have a lot to smile about! Join an exciting field of healthcare with opportunities for growth while making a positive impact in the lives of patients and their overall health. In this hybrid program, you will receive valued hands-on experience, learn what it takes to be a team member and make life long professional relationships. CPTC's Dental Assistant program graduates are highly trained and sought after.

 

Our program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and our student test scores on all three parts of the Dental Assistant National Board exams are consistently higher than other schools in the state and nationally. Further, the Dental Assistant degree typically takes just five quarters to complete - you can get a great education and get ready for a fulfilling career in just over a year!

 

Program Info


Employers are looking for professional dental assistants that have great soft skills as well as technical skills.

How Long It Takes

Dental Assistant ADA Accredited AAT Degree: 5 quarters

All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees.

Find lots more information about the Dental Assistant program here: 

Program Documents

This link provides access to items like program supply lists and fees, program maps to help you plan your entire time at CPTC, and more.

See all available Program Documents.

Your Questions, Answered!

Clover Park faculty and staff are available to introduce you to the college and all the programs we offer. 

Info Sessions

Information sessions that can introduce you to programs and help you get started at CPTC are offered regularly when classes are in session. To learn more about the types of sessions and see when the next sessions are scheduled, visit cptc.edu/info-sessions.

Contact Faculty Directly

Faculty welcome you to contact them with your questions.

Potential Careers

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

Get Started

  1. Talk with Entry Services in the Welcome Center to APPLY TO CPTC.
  2. Understand program costs, Tuition, and Fees
  3. Find Ways to Pay for CPTC.
  4. Search for and enroll in classes in ctcLink by visiting www.cptc.edu/MyCC.

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