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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 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 on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fall 2025 | Lehi Campus | 212 | 8/13/2025 | 5/15/2026 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T-F |
| Fall 2025 | Lehi Campus | 212 | 8/13/2025 | 5/15/2026 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T-F |
| Fall 2025 | Lehi Campus | 212 | 8/13/2025 | 5/15/2026 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M-Th |
| Fall 2025 | Payson Campus | 8/13/2025 | 5/15/2026 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T-F | |
| Fall 2025 | Payson Campus | 8/13/2025 | 5/15/2026 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | T-F | |
| Fall 2025 | Wasatch West Campus | 221 | 8/13/2025 | 5/15/2026 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T-F |
| Fall 2025 | Wasatch West Campus | 221 | 8/13/2025 | 5/15/2026 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T-F |
| Spring 2026 | Provo Campus | 113 | 1/5/2026 | 10/28/2026 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | T-F |
| Spring 2026 | Provo Campus | 113 | 1/5/2026 | 10/28/2026 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | T-F |
| Schedule Notes: | Students will complete a three-hour hybrid assignment instead of attending class one day a week. Students will complete a 225 hour externship upon completion of the class. |
Total hours: 795
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit hour) | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Dental Assisting | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $320.00 |
| Infection Control | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $47.00 |
| Dental Anatomy | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $0.00 |
| Dental Radiology | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $0.00 |
| Dental Instruments and Equipment | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $43.00 |
| Intraoral Procedures and Patient Care | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $43.00 |
| Orthodontics, Pediatrics, Prosthodontics | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $47.00 |
| Dental Office Administration | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $47.00 |
| Dental Assisting Externship | 90 | 2 | $240.00 | $0.00 | |
| Dental Assisting Externship II | 135 | 3 | $360.00 | $0.00 | |
| TOTALS: | 795 | 19 | 5 | $2,880.00 | $547.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $2,880.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Student Fees: | $547.00 |
| Required Materials: | $100.00 |
| Industry Exam Fee: | $0.00 |
| Total Cost: | $3,567.00 |
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 | 9780323824408 | included in fees | |||||
| Dental Terminology Textbook | 1 | 9780357456828 | 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 Safeguard 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 | 9780323672436 | $47.00 | ||||||
| Total Cost of Optional Materials | $50.00 |
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, 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 the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
jfrancis@mtec.edu
