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Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program at Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson is one year in length (1296 hours). The program consists of organized class instruction, laboratory and clinical practice, and clinical rotations in dental offices. The class meets Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Dental Assisting students study a wide array of subjects including radiology, dental materials, anatomy, physiology, chair-side assisting, oral pathology and dental specialties. During the third semester of the program, students are assigned to dental offices for clinical externships. The program in Dental Assisting is accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
432 Hours = 1 Trimester Estimated Course Length = 12 Months Estimated Cost of books & Supplies = $1,421.00 Estimated cost of Tuition = $2,169.00 Total Estimated Cost = $3,581.00 First Day Cost = $1,162.00
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