Dental Assisting Level 1

Learning Outcomes

Students will build a solid foundation of dental knowledge, including the language and instruments. They will learn the skills necessary to monitor and comfort their patient’s dental anxiety while efficiently assisting a dentist.

Through this course, students will also learn to maintain the health and safety of themselves as well as the patient and maintain patient confidentiality

Who Should Attend?

Students who think they may be interested in joining a dental field. If you are not sure if you will enjoy dental hygiene, then assisting may be for you. If you already work in a dental office as an assistant but never received any professional training and want to take your career further.

Dental Assisting Suggested Classes

• Medical Terminology
• Biology 100

Additional Costs

Fixed costs

• Textbook or Cengage Unlimited (1 year subscription) $200-300
• BLS CPR Training 

Varying costs

• Scrubs to wear to dental office
• Closed toed shoes
• Protective eyewear
• Professional Exams through Dental Assisting National Board
• Computer/laptop-for this class
• Access to internet-for this class

After this Class

• Continue into Dental Assisting Level 2.
• Seek entry-level employment opportunities in dental practices.
• Utilize CSI's Work-Based Learning Center Resources
• Continue building skills toward professional certifications and advanced training.

Eligibility Requirement

This class requires verification that you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Eligibility must be verified before the class begins.

Step 1: Review the Acceptable Documents for Verification (PDF) for the full list of documentation that qualifies.

Step 2: If you have questions after reviewing the PDF, please contact us

Students must be at least 17 years in order to take the program.

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