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 16, 2025
Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old. High school students must be in their junior or senior year. High school juniors are only eligible for the January start date.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM in Learning Stream, and remains open until classes are full.
Satisfy Entrance Requirements with Testing Center
Proof of TB test completed within the past year must be submitted prior to registration.
Hep B immunization
| Term | Campus | Room # | Start Date – End Date | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Lehi Building A | 212 | 8/13/2025-5/15/2026 | 7:30am-10:30am | Tuesday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Lehi Building A | 212 | 8/13/2025-5/15/2026 | 11:30am-2:30pm | Tuesday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Lehi Building A | 212 | 8/13/2025-5/15/2026 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Monday-Thursday |
| Fall 2025 | Payson | 220 | 8/13/2025-5/15/2026 | 7:30am-10:30am | Tuesday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Payson | 220 | 8/13/2025-5/15/2026 | 11:45am-2:45pm | Tuesday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Wasatch West | 19 | 8/19/2025-5/29/2026 | 7:30am-10:30am | Tuesday-Friday |
| Fall 2025 | Wasatch West | 19 | 8/19/2025-5/29/2026 | 11:30am-2:30pm | Tuesday-Friday |
| Spring 2026 | Provo | 109 | 1/5/2026-10/14/2026 | 7:30am-10:30am | Tuesday-Friday |
| Spring 2026 | Provo | 109 | 1/5/2026-10/14/2026 | 11:30am-2:30pm | Tuesday-Friday |
Total hours: 795
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Tuition | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Dental Assisting | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $320.00 |
| Intraoral Procedures and Patient Care | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | $86.00 |
| Infection Control | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | $47.00 |
| Dental Anatomy | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | – |
| Dental Radiology | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | – |
| Dental Instruments and Equipment | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $43.00 |
| Orthodontics, Pediatrics, Prosthodontics | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $47.00 |
| Dental Office Administration | 30 | 1 | $120.00 | $47.00 |
| Dental Assisting Externship | 90 | 2 | $240.00 | – |
| Dental Assisting Externship II | 135 | 3 | $360.00 | – |
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in 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.
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $2,880.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Course Fees: | $547.00 |
| Required Materials: | $100.00 |
| Total Cost of Program: | $3,567 |
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 | Notes | Cost |
|---|---|---|
Modern Dental Assisting Textbook 14th Edition | 9780323824408 | included in fees |
Dental Terminology Textbook | 9780357456828 | included in fees |
Infection Control Gown; 3-pack | 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 |
OPTIONAL Materials | Notes | Cost |
|---|---|---|
Colored Pencils | 8 color minimum | $3.00 |
Dental Instrument Pocket Guide | 9780323672436 | $47.00 |
MTECH Program Certificate in Dental Assisting
Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Certification
First Aid Certification
Radiology Certification
OSHA Certification
Nomad- Handheld X-Ray Certification
Utah State Endorsed Clinical Dental Assistant
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 dentalassisting@mtec.edu.
Remember, proof of TB test completed within the past year must be submitted prior to registration.
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 Learning Stream or in person at Student Services.
To register, you will use your Canvas login and password and will need your MTECH Student ID number. These items are provided in the email you received after your MTECH application; however, if you cannot find this information, please connect with our Student Services team prior to registration day.
Please be sure you have verified your Canvas email address before registering.
After a course is in your cart, you will have 5 minutes to complete the checkout process before it is unreserved and may be taken by another student.
dentalassisting@mtec.edu
