Dental Assisting
1-Year Diploma Program - 44 Credits
As a dental assistant, you will play a key role in assisting dentist and hygienists in the many dental offices in Sioux Falls and across the nation. A professional dental assistant is integral to the many tasks required for oral healthcare, such as preparing x-ray machines, ordering supplies, mixing impression materials, record-keeping and instructing patients on oral care.
Are you looking for a field where you can help others? Your duties as a dental professional are administrative as well as clinical. The skills you need for Dental Assisting include:
- Interpersonal
- Technical
- Analytical
- Detail-oriented
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Build Dakota EligibleEarn a full-ride scholarship to Southeast Tech's Dental Assisting program through Build Dakota! |
Job Placement Rate100% Southeast Tech's Dental Assisting program boasts a 100% job placement rate among its 2023 graduates. |
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Compare: Dental Assistant vs. Dental Hygienist
As a dental assistant graduate from Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, you will assist in dental procedures, perform dental radiography, offer patient education and conduct office tasks. Your work provides direct aid to dentists, while a dental hygienist often works one-on-one with patients under less supervision.
Why Study to be a Dental Assistant at Southeast Tech?
During your training as a Dental Assistant, you will study in STC’s high-tech Terrence Sullivan Health Science Center. Your degree is backed by these other career-boosters:
Credentialing: The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) has authorized graduates of Southeast Tech’s Dental Assisting program to earn credentialing through DANB’s Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification program. Southeast Technical College graduates will be eligible to complete the CDA exam for certification.
Clinical Experience: During the final semester of your STC program, you will complete a clinical placement to enhance your learning.
What Can You Do With Your STC Degree?
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has more than 140 dentists, creating a high demand for dental assistants who perform top-quality care.
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Southeast Tech’s year-long Dental Assistant program includes courses on dental radiography, tooth morphology, preventive dentistry, oral surgery and implant dentistry.
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Cost
Costs are calculated based on a charge of $263 per credit hour, plus applicable fees.
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If you’re interested in becoming a dental assistant, you might also be interested in these other healthcare programs at Southeast Tech:
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“I always knew I wanted to be in the medical field, and I wanted to be able to get into the field as soon as possible with a hands-on experience as part of my education. Southeast Technical College was the best choice for me because of the direct correlation between what I learned in class and what I do on the job.”
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“I chose to attend Southeast Tech because it is a cost-effective way to get my nursing degree at a faster rate, and it also sets me up for financial success in the future.”
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“I chose Southeast Technical College for its Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program and because it is close to home. I like STC for its location, small campus size and full-ride scholarship opportunities through Build Dakota.”
Southeast Technical College provided me with a ton of on-the-job experience, and I was ready to go to work in the field when I graduated. I loved having the option to stay in my hometown and still get an education.
"Southeast Tech faculty and programs set you up for nothing but success. You grow close relationships with your instructors who want you to do your best, and push you to do your best."