FAQ
DCCF offers TWO SEPARATE courses. We offer both a 10 week Entry Level Dental Assisting course and a three day Expanded Duties and Radiology certification course. Students who complete the certification course earn their Expanded Duties Dental Auxiliary and Dental Radiology certifications.
The 10 week course is held three times a year on 10 consecutive Saturdays from 9:00am- 5:00pm, generally in January, May, and September. Immediately following each 10 week course, the certification course is offered.The certification course is held on a Saturday and Sunday followed by the following Saturday from 9:00am- 5:00pm.
Entry Level Dental Assisting:
Student must be at least 18 years of age.
Student must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Expanded Duties and X-Ray Certification for Dental Assistants:
Student must have completed the 10 Week Course “Entry Level Dental Assisting” or have had at least 3 months consecutive experience as a dental assistant and be able to perform all expanded duties.
The tuition for the 10 week course is $3,595.00.
The tuition for the certification course is $600. The tuition covers all materials, texts and supplies.
We offer several convenient payment options including extended financing.
A dental assistant career offers many opportunities for growth. For example, the median salary for dental assistants in Florida is around $40,320 a year, and this is only expected to rise as the demand for dental assistants continues to grow. Additionally, many of our graduates have gone on to get their degree to become a dental hygienist, which currently pays in excess of $40 per hour. A career as a dental assistant offers a great way to start your career in the medical field and provides ample opportunity for growth.
We do offer assistance in placing our students as opportunities become available. Area dentists often contact our school when looking for assistants. We then forward this information to our students. As part of our training program, we give our students assistance with resumes and instruction in interview techniques.
The 10 week course is licensed by the state of Florida through the Commission for Independent Education in Tallahassee, license #3377.
The certification course is an approved course by The Florida Board of Dentistry.
We highly recommend scheduling an appointment with an advisor to see the facility and discuss the programs offered in detail. If you wish to schedule, please leave your information on our “Contact us” page, and someone will contact you.