Our 12-week hybrid program combines online learning and in-person practice. Weekly homework prepares students to master technical skills in Saturday classes.
Students spend 4.5 hours practicing hands-on skills each week in an actual dental office.
By combining online learning and in-person, hands-on practice, we offer the fastest
path to becoming a high-quality Dental Assistant.
Temple Dental Assistant School's 40-hour externship program provides our students with the real-world experience they need to become confident and qualified dental assistants.
The externship portion of our course allows our students the opportunity to work under the direct guidance of experienced dental professionals in a local dental office. Students at Temple Dental Assistant School are eligible to begin their externships after class 3. Although we encourage our students to find their own externships, our Academic Advisors are here to help guide students in identifying potential opportunities in the area and assist with applications.
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Temple Dental Assistant School is licensed and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Students who complete this program receive a Certificate of Completion, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card through the American Heart Association, and a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license upon passing the RDA exam through the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). Additionally, students will need to pass the radiology exam through the University of Texas Health Science Center- San Antonio (online course), which is approved by TSBDE. The exam cost is covered by the school.
Students explore the world of dental assistant responsibilities, growing familiar with critical fields like infection control, dental anatomy, and the layout of a dental office.
Our course guide contains all of the information you need to make an educated decision to become a Dental Assistant.
Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting the dentist, carrying out clinical tasks, and completing administrative work.
Dental assistants may perform many different clinical duties including preparing patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, sterilizing dental instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, administrative/front office tasks, working with patients on billing and payment, taking molds and impressions, performing x-rays, & more.
Dental Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During dental visits, assistants often work alongside the dentist.