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Associate in Science

Dental Assisting – Education, A.S.

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Love helping people smile? This may be the career for you!

Imagine being able to make a difference in the lives of many as a Dental Assist with a focus on Education.

IThe Dental Assisting Associate in Science degrees are designed to train individuals to perform as efficient dental professionals in a dental health environment. Students will gain exposure to various areas such as dental radiography, dental materials, chairside assisting, infection control and more. If you enjoy helping others in a team environment with exciting opportunities, check out this program and let us help you transform your life.

Dental Assisting programs are limited access.

Limited access programs have admissions processes and criteria beyond general college admissions. While any student meeting the minimum criteria is encouraged to apply, not all applicants may be accepted.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board. The program is 50 credits for a total of 1,230 contact hours and is fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Criteria for Application

  • Attendance at an in-person Information Session.
  • High school diploma.
  • Admission to the College of Central Florida.
  • Application to the Dental Assisting program.
  • Minimum scores of 608 in Language, 597 in Reading and 627 in Math on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education)
  • Completion of the Psychological Services Bureau (PSB-RN) exam.
  • Completion and documentation of eight hours of chairside observation with a dental assistant.
  • One-page paper on observation experience.
  • The Associate in Science also requires the PERT/ACT/SAT test for general educational courses.

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CF is ranked in the top 1% for affordability across the United States, with low tuition rates and more than $2 million in scholarships awarded every year. More than 87% of students receive financial aid.

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