Dental Assistant Training at Apollo College

Apollo College is a recognized leader in private education with over 45,000 graduates. Apollo offers a practical, real-world education to its students. Specially designed degree and diploma programs are based on class sizes for 15 to 24 students. The small classes and individual attention from first-rate instructors encourage lively interaction and allow students to get the best practical hands-on experience.

The College opened its doors in 1976 and prepares some 4,000 students annually from its 16 programs in Allied Health and Computer Technology. Apollo earned a national accreditation by ABHES and has developed partnerships with employers, the Graduate Placement Department at Apollo is often recognized for extremely high placement rates. The College carefully monitors trends and can move quickly to offer cutting edge curriculum to meet the demand of employers.

The faculty and support staff is the best; helping to ensure that students get the personal attention they need while attending the college. As the demand for better-educated workers continues to grow, so does Apollo College, expanding its course offerings and campus sites in order to meet the needs of both students and employers across the United States.

It is rewarding to see the expressions of our students at graduation and to know we have helped change their lives.

Dental Assistant:

Dental Assistants work directly with the patient and dentist in chair-side procedures and perform dental office administrative duties. Apollo College Dental Assistant Program will prepare the student to work as a Dental Assistant, Front Office Receptionist, or Dental Office Manager in governmental agencies, private dental practices, and hospitals that include dental health care.

The program gives the student a complete education in the clinical, laboratory, and administrative duties of a Dental Assistant. The student will learn about oral hygiene, the charting and instrumentation procedures involved with chair-side assisting to the Dentist, terminology, office procedures and office techniques, insurance forms, and laboratory procedures.

Upon graduation from the program, state x-ray certification is strongly recommended for Dental Assistants working with a dentist in chair-side procedures. In most states, testing is administrated by the state in a separate facility. Upon completion of all classroom instruction and skills training, students perform learned skills during a 240-hour externship in a Dentist's office, dental clinic, or other approved dental care facility.

Degree: No  / Total Credits: 24

Dental Assistant Training Available at these Apollo College Locations:

• Boise, ID
• Tucson, AZ
• Spokane, WA
• Portland, OR
• Phoenix, AZ
• Mesa, AZ
• Albuquerque, NM

Apollo College Financial Aid

It's a fact that financial aid is available to those who qualify! Apollo College is accredited by ABHES, recognized by the United States Government as an approved National accrediting agency. Therefore, our students that are eligible for financial aid can apply for all of the same federal grants and loans that they would qualify for if they applied to any major university.

Once you have decided on a course of study, our financial aid officer will look at your individual situation based on applications. Apollo College participates in a wide variety of state and federal financial aid programs, as well as alternative loans. If eligible, these can be used as an additional source of funding for tuition, books, and tools.

Getting Started at Apollo College

One of our primary goals is to select and accept only those students that share the philosophy we have: "Successful training will lead to a positive and successful career." By adhering to this philosophy in our admissions process we ensure the integrity and caliber of the learning experience for all our students.

As a recognized leader in private education, we look forward to the opportunity to meet you and talk about your future!