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    Dental Assistant

    Join One of the Fastest-Growing Professions- Become a Dental Assistant

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    This class is full. Please contact Tami Russell for more information.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental assisting is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the U.S.  Dentists have voiced support for increasing the supply of trained professionals in an effort to improve patient care.

    PDI’s new Dental Assistant program offers practical, hands-on training during an intensive, 16-week program.  Students meet two evenings per week from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and every other Saturday.  The program consists of 220 total hours of training.

    These hours include an important Externship which includes working/observing in a functioning dental facility.  This program is a hands-on learning experience.

    Train with x-ray systems and utilize dental practice software while preparing to take the State licensing exam. At the conclusion of the program, students may take the State licensing exam.

    Instructors
    Program Consultant Dr. Danny Baird, DDS, has a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry.  He began his dental practice in 1986.

    Terri Webb, RDA (Registered Dental Assistant), head instructor, brings 18 years of experience to the program.  She attended Northwestern State University.

    Scott Baird is a retired firefighter/emergency medical technician, an instructor trainer for the American Heart Association and a hearing and vision screener certified by the Texas State Department of Health Services.

    Features of the Program
    Texts for the class
    Scrubs
    Materials for hands-on practice
    Test fee for the RDA exam

    Certificates Earned
    Dental Assistant Certificate
    Externship Certificate
    CPR Certification

    Curriculum Includes
    Radiology
    Vital Signs
    Patient Care
    Four-Handed Dentistry
    Dental Impressions
    Sterlization
    Infection Control
    Delivery of Dental Materials
    Temmporary Crowns
    CPR/AED

    To inquire about our internal payment plans or conventional school loans, contact Tami Russell at catalog@pdi.org or call 866.374.0876.

    Dental Assistant Program At a Glance
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    This class is full. Please contact Tami Russell for more information.


    Dates: February 21, 2012
    Location: Radiant Smiles, Denton
    Price: $2,795.

    This includes scrub uniform, tee shirt, workbook, materials, supplies and RDA state exam. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and every other Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon.

    In 4 months, start a new career in the Dental Assistant field. This program will provide you with 220 hours of hands-on practical learning along with a practical Externship actually working in a Dentist's office as a Dental Assistant. You'll also be eligible to sit for the RDA exam once you've completed the class. The price of the program includes all materials and your exam fee for the RDA exam.

    Finance Option
    You may apply for financing through Medical Financial Solutions. Please click here.

    Simply click the link to apply for financing. For questions, contact Tami Russell at trussell@pdi.org.

    Need more information on the Dental Assistant Profession?
    The outlook is bright for the Dental Assistant profession. Get a general idea of the profession, responsibilities and outlook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics site on Dental Assistants.