Dental Assistant
Technical Diploma
Program No: 30-508-2
Degree Completion Time: 1 term
2012-2013 Program
Curriculum and Course Offerings
Recommended Sequence of Courses
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About the Career
Think about your last dental visit. Your dentist
likely worked closely with a dental assistant to
perform your exam or procedures. Dental
assistants are vital to the safe and efficient
operation of the dental office–they assist the
dentist in the treatment room, in the lab, and with
business administration. If you're interested in a
career that focuses on helping people and offers
plenty of variety in the workday, dental assisting
is a great choice for you.
Click here to view the Dental Assistant Student Handbook. (.pdf)
Career Outlook
Demand for trained dental assistants is expected to grow into the next decade. In fact, most areas of the country are reporting shortages of dental assistants.
Potential Annual Starting Salary
$25,948
Salary Information Source: LTC Research Department
Potential Positions
Chairside Dental Assistant
Dental Insurance Processor
Dental Lab Assistant
Dental Treatment Coordinator
Office Manager
Receptionist
Special Note
Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended. Clinical placement may be denied to student not inoculated.
Testing
Graduates are eligible to apply for Radiography and Infection Control, two sections of the Dental Assistant National Board Exam. The chairside section of the exam requires two years of chairside experience.
Instructors
Mary Ann Piepenburg
Geri Peterson
Approximate Costs
- $126 per credit (resident)
- $182 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online class fee is $10 per credit
- Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)
FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
See the LTC Program Costs Brochure.
What's the starting monthly salary for an
LTC Dental Assistant program grad?
For the latest LTC graduate salary information available, click here.
Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid
receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars
are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our
financial aid page.
How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue,
Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the
application. Or you can apply online.
Want more information?
•Submit
your questions online
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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