Dental Assisting Certificate

The Dental Assisting Certificate is designed to prepare the student to function effectively as an integral member of the dental health care team. The student will participate in classroom instruction, laboratory procedures, and supervised clinical experiences in order to learn the basic functions required of a Dental Assistant.

The Certificate of Dental Assisting is a 9.5 month program. Upon completion, the graduate is eligible to sit for the Registered Dental Assisting (RDA) licensing exam. Dental Assisting students who complete the program are given the exam at the completion of the program, and are eligible to file an application to the State Board of Dental Examiners to obtain their RDA license. Graduates are also eligible to take the examination given by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) since GC Dental assisting program is accredited by The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Becoming an RDA and CDA assures that the graduate is prepared to assist competently in providing quality dental care.