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Course Description

Interested in working in a dental office? Complete this intense training program and gain the knowledge and skill needed to work in a dental office as an entry-level dental assistant, receptionist, front office assistant, or back office assistant. Topics include dental terminology, disease transmission, disinfection and sterilization, dental anatomy, dental records and charting, instrumentation, impressions and castings, radiation health and safety, insurance and billing' and front desk responsibilities. This course also provides x-ray training that qualifies you to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety Examination. Must be at least 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or GED required. Technical standards apply. Before registration, contact allied health at healthcaretraining@harford.edu to complete the reading (NGR) and math (NGA) assessments. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR required prior to clinical externship. All classes meet at Dental One, 3435 Box Hill Corporate Center Drive, Ste. E, Abingdon, MD 21009. Navy blue scrubs are provided and you are required to wear them to both the theory class and the externship. Textbook required and available at College Store. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply. Transcript available.

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Section Title
Dental Assistant Training
Type
Lecture
Days
M, W
Time
6:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jan 27, 2025 to Apr 14, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
94.5
Delivery Options
Evening (after 5:00 p.m.)  
Course Fee(s)
Course Cost non-credit $2,890.00
Potential Discount(s)
Service charge(s)
Section Notes
Course Cost: Tuition $895, Fee $1995
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Modern Dental Assisting with Workbook by Bird © 2023 Elsevier 14 edition ISBN 9780323884037
Section Title
Dental Assistant Training
Type
Lecture
Days
M, W
Time
6:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
May 12, 2025 to Jul 23, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
88.0
Delivery Options
Evening (after 5:00 p.m.)  
Course Fee(s)
Course Cost non-credit $2,890.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Service charge(s)
Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Modern Dental Assisting with Workbook by Bird © 2023 Elsevier 14 edition ISBN 9780323884037
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