In addition to being the most affordable program of its kind in the area, the SCC dental assisting program has been fully accredited for over 20 years. Dental assisting classes include basic and advanced chairside skills, dental radiology, pathology, anatomy, microbiology, nutrition, pharmacology, dental materials, practice management, dental specialties, expanded functions, interpersonal communication and English. The dental assisting program starts fall quarter. Classes start with the basics, progress to the advanced, and must be taken in sequence. Students must pass all classes with a 2.0 grade point to continue in the program.
Students gain clinical experience during both winter and spring quarters.
The SCC dental assisting program has had a 100-percent placement rate for years. Jobs are available in Spokane as well as across our region and nation. Wherever there are dentists, there is a need for dental assistants. Dental schools also hire qualified, experienced dental assistants to work with dental students. How much will I earn The salary for dental assistants varies greatly depending upon the person's skills, his or her personality and work ethic, and the employer.