Health - Dental Assisting

Course description

Dental assistants greatly enhance the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of oral health care. The program offers a balance of academic, laboratory, and clinical experiences to prepare the student to work in this rapidly changing field. Dental Assistants provide instrument transfer during dental treatment, take radiographs (x-rays), prepare dental materials, casts, and impression trays. They educate patients in dental health care, maintain patient records, and sterilize dental instruments. Class includes 90 hours of theory and lab. A completed application packet and non-refundable deposit are required. See prerequisites tab for application details. If you need additional assistance, please contact our office at (580) 310-2248.A two step TB test is required for this class and will be administered and read by PTC staff on or before the first day of class. Cost of the testing is included in the cost of the program without exception. If you would like testing done before the first day of class, an appointment with the health coordinator or instructor is required. The listed price reflects the in-district course cost. Students not living in a career tech district must pay twice the fee listed for this course. Out-of-district cities include (but are not limited to): Konawa, Mill Creek, Ravia, Coleman, Milburn, Tishomingo, Kingston, Madill, and Turner.