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The Dental Assisting program is designed to prepare students for employment as a professional chairside assistant. Students focus on the basics of dental assisting, nutrition, dental prevention, dental disease, infection control, instruments, and tray setups for dental procedures. Students become proficient in dental materials, anatomy, radiology, dental specialties, law and ethics, and CPR. Students also learn through valuable clinical experiences.
This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more
Registration Opens: April 23, 2024
Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Orem Campus | 110 | 1/8/2024 | 11/7/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T-F |
| Spring 2024 | Orem Campus | 110 | 1/8/2024 | 11/7/2024 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T-F |
| Fall 2024 | Lehi Campus | 212 | 8/15/2024 | 6/13/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T-F |
| Fall 2024 | Lehi Campus | 212 | 8/15/2024 | 6/13/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T-F |
| Fall 2024 | Lehi Campus | 212 | 8/15/2024 | 6/13/2025 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M-Th |
| Fall 2024 | Spanish Fork Campus | 104 | 8/15/2024 | 6/13/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T-F |
| Fall 2024 | Spanish Fork Campus | 104 | 8/15/2024 | 6/13/2025 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | T-F |
| Fall 2024 | Wasatch West Campus | 221 | 8/19/2024 | 6/13/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T-F |
| Fall 2024 | Wasatch West Campus | 221 | 8/19/2024 | 6/13/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T-F |
| Spring 2025 | Provo Campus | 113 | 1/6/2025 | 10/15/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T-F |
| Spring 2025 | Provo Campus | 113 | 1/6/2025 | 10/15/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T-F |
| Schedule Notes: Day students will complete a three-hour hybrid assignment in place of coming to class on Mondays. Students will complete a 180 hour externship upon completion of the class. |
Total hours: 750
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit hour) | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting I – Introduction to Dental Assisting | 120 | 4 | 0 | $480.00 | $305.00 |
| Dental Assisting II – Infection Control | 120 | 4 | 0 | $480.00 | $47.00 |
| Clinical Procedures – Dental Instruments and Equipment | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $86.00 |
| Dental Assisting III -Patient Information | 120 | 4 | $480.00 | $47.00 | |
| Specialties – Orthodontics, Pediatrics, Prosthodontics | 120 | 4 | 0 | $480.00 | $47.00 |
| Dental Externship | 180 | 4 | $480.00 | $0.00 | |
| TOTALS: | 750 | 19 | 4 | $2,760.00 | $532.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $2,760.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Student Fees: | $532.00 |
| Required Materials: | $100.00 |
| Industry Exam Fee: | $0.00 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Dental Assisting Textbook; 14th Edition | 1 | 978-0-32382-440-8 | included in fees | |||||
| Dental Terminology Textbook | 1 | 978-0-35745-682-8 | included in fees | |||||
| Dental Assisting Training Modules | 1 | included in fees | ||||||
| Infection Control Gown; 3-pack | 1 | included in fees | ||||||
| TB Test | 1 | Cost may vary depending on health insurance | varies | |||||
| Hepatitis B (series of 3) | 1 | Cost may vary depending on health insurance | varies | |||||
| Scrubs | 2 | Ordered through Logo It On according to your program | $100.00 | |||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $100.00 |
| Optional Materials | Notes (ISBN numbers, quantity, etc) | Cost | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colored Pencils | 8 color minimum | $3.00 | ||||||
| Dental Instrument Pocket Guide | 978-0-32367-243-6 | $46.50 | ||||||
| Total Cost of Optional Materials | $49.50 |
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
Proof of TB test and the Hep B immunization should be sent to jfrancis@mtec.edu.
Remember, the TB test must be done within one year of the program's start date.
Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
jfrancis@mtec.edu
