Meeting Times

• Tuesday 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
• Thursday 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Description

CLASS BEGINS:           TUESDAY, September 2, 2025

APPROX. END DATE:   THURSDAY, December 18, 2025

                                     66 HOUR TOTAL EXTERNSHIP AT 3 DENTAL OFFICES

MEETING TIMES:        Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

LOCATION:                  Sheehan High School for classroom study

                                    Externship Office List Provided

Requirements to Participate:

1.     High School Diploma/GED/or College Transcript
2.     Hep B series
3.     Current Flu and possible Covid Vaccination 

This course prepares the student for the administrative and clinical responsibilities of an Entry Level Dental Assistant in a dental office environment.

The following topics will be discussed: Infection Control; Dental Materials; Career Development, Intro to Radiology, Dental Specialties, The Administrative Assistant, General Chairside Assisting; Anatomy and Oral Health.

UConn Radiology & Infection Control Exams: To be eligible to take the UConn Radiology & Infection Control Exams, you must pass the course with a 75% or better average and pass all the clinical skills.  The UConn Exams are taken after you have fulfilled clinical externship and graduation. They are MANDATORY if you receive funds from Workforce Alliance and to continue to work in a dental office.

Fees: $35.00 Registration Fee; $175.00 per Exam Fee (Includes study guides for each exam); $2,495.00 Tuition Fee & $300.00 Book/Lab fee

Instructor: Myriam Aguilar-Martinez, CDA

Tracey Moses, Medical Program Coordinator and Tri-Town Collaborative Grant Coordinator

tmoses@wallingfordschools.org 203-294-3900

Dr. Anthony Mangiafico, Director of Adult Education

Apply for Registration : www.WallingfordAdultEd.com