Dental Assisting Training

This course of instruction prepares individuals for entry-level jobs as a dental assistant. Graduates may find suitable employment with general dental practices as well as in the offices of dental specialists including Endodontists, Periodontists, Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Pediatric Dentists and Oral Surgeons.

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Become a Dental Assistant in 11 Short Weeks, Saturdays only!

A 40 hour externship is also included in the course and allows the student to apply the knowledge learned into a real-world setting.

Program Details

Occupational Objective

The program will prepare a student to work as a Dental Assistant.

Length of Program

128 clock hours over 11 Saturdays at 8 hours a day
+ 40 Hour Externship.

Tuition

Tuition for the 11 Week Dental Assisting Course is $4,850.00 (12 month payment plan), which includes the required textbook, BDG Academy Scrub Tops and Bottoms, and a BDG Academy Name Tag at Graduation.

Course Material

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

Demonstrate knowledge of the dental health care delivery system and dental health occupations.
Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of the dental health care worker.
Identify structures and explain functions and pathologies of dental and general head and neck anatomy.
Identify, describe, maintain and utilize dental instruments and equipment.
Record patient assessment and treatment data.
Identify properties and uses, and manipulate dental materials.
Perform chairside assisting for general dentistry and specialty procedures.
Describe principles and perform techniques of preventive dentistry.
Perform general dental business office procedures.

Program Schedule

Class Schedule: Students will be required to attend 8 classroom hours every Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Morning

8:00 am- 9:50 am	Class
9:50 am- 10:00 am	Break
10:00 am- 12:00pm	Class

Afternoon

12:00 pm- 1:00 pm	Lunch Break
1:00 pm- 2:50 pm	Class
2:50 pm- 3:00 pm	Break
3:00 pm- 5:00 pm	Class

Who Should Apply?

Anyone looking for an in-demand full-time position in a great work environment

Those pursuing dental or medical degrees, looking for on-the-job experience

Highly motivated individuals interested in a rewarding and respected career in patient care

Prerequisites

Individuals applying for the Dental Assisting Training course are required to:

Interview with an admissions counselor and have a tour of the facility.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Present proof of secondary education (high school diploma or an equivalency).

About BDG Academy

BDG Academy was developed as a part of BDG Dental Services. BDG Dental Services was started by CEO Dr. David Ting in 2002 with his first dental office in Las Vegas. BDG Dental Services owns and operates 20 Dental Offices in Las Vegas, Southern California and Arizona. BDG Academy was started because we saw an opportunity in more hands-on approach to training. Dental assistants that we hired coming straight out of dental assisting school had very little hands-on experience. Our program emphasizes hands-on training to prepare students for working in a dental office right after graduation.

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