Dental Assistant Program

Hands-on. High-demand. Career-ready.

Prepare for a rewarding career in dental healthcare while still in high school. Gain real-world skills, professional certifications, and college-ready experience in a fast-growing healthcare field.

What Is Dental Assisting?

Dental assistants are vital members of the dental healthcare team. They work alongside dentists and hygienists to provide patient care, manage clinical procedures, and ensure safe, efficient dental operations.

This program prepares students for entry-level employment, continued education, or advanced healthcare pathways through applied learning and clinical experiences.

What Students Will Learn

Students gain both technical and professional skills, including:

-Chairside dental assisting & four-handed dentistry

-Infection control, OSHA & patient safety protocols

-Dental anatomy, oral health & preventative care

-Dental radiography & radiation safety

-Dental instruments, materials & operatory setup

-Patient communication, teamwork & professionalism

-Medical & dental emergency response (CPR/BLS)

Learning occurs in classroom, lab, and clinical settings that mirror real dental offices.

Certifications & Credits

Students may earn or prepare for:

-Washington State Registered Dental Assistant

-CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS)

-OSHA & Bloodborne Pathogens Training

-Preparation for select DANB exams

High School Credit:

1.0 Lab Science

0.5 Health

Career & College Pathways

Graduates are prepared for employment in:

-General & specialty dental offices

-Pediatric & orthodontic practices

-Public health & community clinics

This program also builds a strong foundation for:

-Dental hygiene

-Dentistry

-Other healthcare careers

Dental assisting is a high-demand healthcare profession with strong local and statewide job opportunities.

Meets CTE graduation pathway requirements