Dental Assisting is a ten month course that will be prepare you for a job as a chair side dental assistant in offices ranging from General Dentistry to Orthodontics or Oral Surgery. The course includes classroom instruction and hands –on-training in our lab and local dental practices. Our course is approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) and offers students an opportunity to become a Dental Assistant.

Course Content
Dental Assisting offers A.D.A. approved program that includes classroom and hands-on training in:

• Chair side Assisting
• Dental Materials
• Pharmacology
• Oral Pathology
• Dental Radiology
• Practice Management
• Dental Health Education
• a. Psychology
• b. Nutrition
• Supervised Clinical Experience
• Dental Medical Emergencies

Course Hours and Requirements
Dental Assisting students attend for one school year.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm Sept thru June.
All DA students must:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have high school- level reading and math skills
• Have basic computer skills
• Good Oral communications skills
• CPR certified

Placement and IncomeTypically 100% of Dental Assisting graduates find work in their field. Starting hourly wages range from $12-$14/hour, and after about 5 years in the field range is typically $15-$18/hour.

How to Apply
The first step in the Dental Assisting admission process is to take the Pre-Admission test. The cost of the test is $10, testing is held in the spring. Call and be placed on the mailing list.

For more information contact:
Cape May County Technical School
Adult Education Division
188 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Ph: 609-465-2161, ext 681
Fax: 609-465-4962
Email: krickards@capemaytech.com