DENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
About Dental Administrative Assistant
The Dental Administrative Assistant program prepares individuals to provide patient care, front office administrative tasks, discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, basic dental office patient care and instruction, and other supervised practice.
Students will be expected to:
- Manage Patient Intake and Scheduling: Conduct patient intake, coordinate appointments, and support effective patient flow.
- Perform Administrative Duties: Complete general office tasks, maintain dental records, and support daily dental office operations.
- Demonstrate Professional Communication: Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, dentists, dental hygienists, and other healthcare team members.
- Support Basic Patient Care: Assist with basic dental office patient care and provide patient education under appropriate supervision.
- Apply Patient Record-Keeping Practices: Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential patient records in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
- Support Patient Discharge: Assist with discharge-related administrative functions and communicate follow-up instructions as directed by dental professionals.
- Demonstrate Professional Competency: Apply dental administrative knowledge and skills to support efficient, safe, and patient-centered dental office operations.
- Obtain Employment: completion of this program prepares students for positions in the Dental industry including Front Dental Office Support, Dental Patient Coordinator, or Dental Office Insurance Coordinator
Are you interested in the Dental Administrative Assistant program? Fill out the form below for more information.
Program Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- High School Diploma or GED
By applying to this program, you understand the Academic Preparedness and Physical Requirements below.
- English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
- Understanding of basic algebra.
- Stand, walk and be able to maneuver in small areas.
- Capable of sustained activity for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
- Possess gross and fine motor skills.
- Occasionally sit, bend, or kneel.
- Occasionally, lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
- Possess adequate hand/eye coordination when completing procedures, or handling instruments.
- Visual acuity that includes: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Communicate effectively with instructor(s), classmates, and clients
- Tactile ability that is sufficient for use of small instruments.
- Operate in a safe and efficient manner with instruments and tools to ensure patient well-being.
- Motor skills sufficient to provide treatment.
- Physical strength required to move and position patients.
- Stamina to remain continuously on task for several hours while sitting, standing, or moving.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, confidentiality and respect when interacting with patients, peers, faculty and staff.
Additional Details
DEA 1001 Introduction to Dental Practices
DEA 1011 Dental Terminology
DEA 1016 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
DEA 1035 Dental Office Management
For course descriptions, see catalog.
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Program Information
Cost: $910
*includes books and supplies
Program length: 4 weeks, full-time
Schedule: First day of class in-person. Remainder of program is fully online.
This program may have a waitlist.
Start dates
1/9/27
*Start dates subject to change
*Program costs reflect the current academic year and are subject to change. For programs that span multiple academic years, future courses will be charged at the tuition and fee rates in effect at that time.