Course Curriculum
Dental Assistant Program Online Curriculum
10 courses
27.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
16 exams
Estimated completion time:
Fast track = 4 months
Average time = 7 months
Main Subjects
Starting Your Program
In this course, you’ll develop the necessary skills to ensure your success in the program. You’ll learn how you can improve your study skills so you’re able to use a number of tools that will help you to be successful.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner
Introduction to Dental Assistant
Dental Terminology, Anatomy, and Charting
Preventive Dentistry and Ethics
Infection Control and Dental Emergencies
OSHA and Radiology
Dental Medications and Materials
Dental Specialties
Dental Front Office
Professional Opportunities and Management Software
Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
Career Diploma
6 months
If you're interested in pursuing a career where you can help others, studying in a dental assistant program can help you prepare to take the first steps on your dental assistant career path. Dental Assistant Program can help you earn the skills needed at your pace and on your time.
Program prepares you for the National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) exam from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
Study foundational skills in dental procedures, dental medications, and more.
Dental assistant jobs are expected to increase 8% — faster than the average job growth rate — over the next few years.*
Our online programs are flexible enough for you to finish them at a pace that works for you, based on how much time you can dedicate to your coursework each week.
In the online dental assistant program, you'll study to gain foundational skills and knowledge needed to support dentists and dental hygienists in a dental office. Your courses include:
Dental Terminology, Anatomy, and Charting
Preventative Dentistry and Ethics
Dental Medications and Materials
Dental Specialties
Dental Front Office
What you will learn
Best practices and procedures for preventing disease transmission in a dental office.
Procedures used when assisting a dentist and/or dental hygienist.
Front office responsibilities, including bookkeeping, record keeping, scheduling, billing, and more.
The goals of preventative dentistry and the relationship between nutrition and dental caries..
Our Proven
Learning Model
Empowering students to reach their professional goals
Flexible
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Start anytime
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No exam due dates
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Self-paced
Connected
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24/7 access to online resources
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Online student community
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Student Portal Help Center
Accessible
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Digital study guides
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Self-check quizzes
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Simulations and videos
Supportive
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Expert faculty
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Dedicated student services
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Robust learning resources