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As a student in Blackhawk's Dental Assistant program, you’ll have the advantage of learning in our state-of-the-art lab facilities and in a program that is highly regarded among area dentists. You’ll be trained in the latest skills needed to carry out a variety of laboratory, clinical, and office duties at a private practice or dental group. And you can choose a variety of roles within the industry because working with dentists as they examine and treat patients is just one area the dental assistant program can take you. With your technical degree from Blackhawk, you may also consider managing a dental office, coordinating patient scheduling and bookkeeping, manning the front desk as the receptionist or office manager, working as a dental lab technician, dental treatment coordinator, or as a dental specialty assistant.

In our newly remodeled, high-tech lab, you’ll experience an amazing educational environment with the latest equipment and technology. Dental concepts are introduced and then supported with activities that will give you the well-rounded training you need to work with confidence and expertise. Once you complete the program, you will have a technical diploma and be eligible to be certified by the Dental Assisting National Board. Should you decide to pursue additional education as a dental hygienist, dental lab technician, or dentist, the solid foundation you receive in Blackhawk's Dental Assistant program will give you the edge you need.

Tuition
& Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$6,172

Median Wage

$46,500

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Dental Health Safety
  • Dental Radiography
  • Dental Materials
  • Dental Chairside
  • Dental & General Anatomy
  • Dental Assistant Clinical
  • Dental Assistant Professionalism
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Dental Office Management
  • Dental Chairside Advanced
  • Dental Laboratory Procedures
  • Dental Radiography - Advanced
  • Dental Assistant Clinical Advanced
  • Speech
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

Accreditation Standards for Dental Assisting Education Programs: Commission on Dental Accreditation; American Dental Association; 211 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. (312) 440-4653

A completed Caregiver Background Check is required prior to registration into the Dental Assistant program. Please note: drug testing may also be required by clinical sites. There are fees associated with these tasks. For more information, please make an appointment with your Program Advisor if you are interested in taking the Dental Assistant program.

Note: All Dental Assistant students should be aware that the field they are entering does have some special occupational hazards, including potential radiation exposure and contact with infectious disease, including AIDS and Hepatitis. Students will receive instruction in radiation safety and standard precautions regarding the use of protective equipment to reduce the risk of blood and body fluid exposures.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Perform a variety of advanced supportive dental procedures
  • Manage infection and hazard control
  • Produce diagnostic intraoral and extraoral radiographs on a variety of patients
  • Perform advanced dental laboratory procedures
  • Demonstrate professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance
  • Perform dental office business procedures
Dental Assistant student

Highlights

Technical Diploma

33 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Related Offerings

Potential Careers

Dental Assistant

Dental Receptionist

Dental Office Manager

Dental Lab Technician

Dental Treatment Coordinator

Dental Assistant student in lab

"Become part of this phenomenal facility with such a positive environment that will help you succeed and allow you to grow into a strong individual."

Julianna Verduzco

Dental Assistant

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

1

Technical Diploma

2

Associate Degree

University Transfer

Earning a bachelor’s degree has never been more convenient and affordable! We offer a variety of options for students who want to achieve a four-year degree.