What is the job outlook?
Demand for dental assistants is expected to grow 36 percent through 2018, one of the fastest growing occupations. The average annual salary of dental assistants in Maryland is $34,000.

What is the training?
Training consists of a single noncredit course that typically is held each term. Students learn the basic skills necessary to work as an entry-level dental assistant in as little as 10 weeks. Students will review dental anatomy, terminology, restorative materials, infection control and chair-side techniques. The course also prepares students for the Dental Assisting National Board’s Radiology Certification Examination and is approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Total Hours: 90

What courses will I take?
OCA-348 - Dental Assisting and Radiology

What credentials can I earn?
Upon successful completion, students earn an AACC continuing education certificate. To receive the certificate students complete and submit the form to our office. The form and instructions can be found at www.aacc.edu/coned/certificates.

What will it cost?
$1,089 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition, fees and DANB test fee. OCA 348 - Dental Assisting and Radiology now qualifies for our new deferred payment plan. Visit www.aacc.edu/coned/payment for more information.

What are the requirements?
Students must have a high school diploma or have passed the GED exam.

How do I enroll?
Register online, in person, by fax, mail or touch-tone phone. Use certificate code CE.DENTAL-RADIOLOGY. Visit www.aacc.edu/noncredit for details.

Related Studies
AACC also offers noncredit courses in the following areas:
OCA-349 - Dental Radiology
OCA-333 - Dental Assisting Radiology Safety Update
OCA-389 - Expanded Functions: Chairside and Orthodontics

Questions?
For more information contact India Somerville at 410-777-2056 or issomerville@aacc.edu.