Dental Assisting
Get the Skills to Begin a Career as a Dental Assistant in as few as 10 Months
Porter and Chester Institute's Dental Assisting program in Connecticut and Massachusetts covers the administrative and chairside clinical functions of dental assistants. You can learn about topics such as oral anatomy, oral hygiene, oral diseases, dental radiography, charting and record keeping, infection control, nutrition, and chairside dental procedures. Instructors place emphasis on day-to-day clinical skills along with safety and practice management.
Fast Facts
Blended Program – Lecture online, labs on campus
Offered at: Bridgeport CT, Hamden CT, New London CT, Waterbury CT, Brockton MA, Chicopee MA and Worcester MA
- Graduates earn a diploma
- Program Length: 10 months
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC.
Students may sit for the DANB Radiation Health and Safety exam and the Infection Control exam any time after completing the appropriate coursework—and the first time cost of the exams are covered as part of your education at PCI.
The final term is a 335-hour externship where you apply what you learned in the program at a dental office, clinic, or other dental facility during daytime hours.
How/When to Apply
We start new sessions on a regular basis.
Next Start Date: October 21, 2024
At Porter and Chester Institute, we're making it easier than ever for you to enroll using our automated application portal. Upload your documents and start the financial aid process without the hassle of drawn-out application processes. And our admissions staff is still available to help you every step of the way. Taking control of your career just got easier!
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