Colorado Dental Assisting

Hello! I've been thinking about getting into the Dental Assisting field. I had a working interview with a Dental office that ended up lasting 2 weeks that I really enjoyed. I ended up not getting hired because they made the decision they wanted someone certified. So I was wondering, if anybody could give me some advice in which school to go to in the Colorado Springs, or surrounding areas, or even and online one that is credible and looks well on an application.

And any other advice or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time,
Shauna

Shauna in Peyton, Colorado said: Hello! I've been thinking about getting into the Dental Assisting field. I had a working interview with a Dental office that ended up lasting 2 weeks that I really enjoyed. I ended up not getting hired because they made the decision they wanted someone certified. So I was wondering, if anybody could give me some advice in which school to go to in the Colorado Springs, or surrounding areas, or even and online one that is credible and looks well on an application.

And any other advice or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time,
Shauna

I took the Penn Foster assisting program (online) and it was great, very affordable, though it doesn't teach much in the way of computer/office systems. To be "certified" however, you would need to check your state regulations - some states require x-ray exams to be taken through the state, seperate from any other schooling.

Good luck!

Shauna in Peyton, Colorado said: Hello! I've been thinking about getting into the Dental Assisting field. I had a working interview with a Dental office that ended up lasting 2 weeks that I really enjoyed. I ended up not getting hired because they made the decision they wanted someone certified. So I was wondering, if anybody could give me some advice in which school to go to in the Colorado Springs, or surrounding areas, or even and online one that is credible and looks well on an application.

And any other advice or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time,
Shauna

HI!

I am currently in the Dental Assisting program at Pikes Peak community college and love it. It is very affordable, the teachers are very knowledgable, and the program is accredited by the American Dental Association. In order to become Certified, you have to take a national board test called the DANB (dental assisting national boards). You want to look for a program that is accredited by the American Dental Asso. if you want to get your national certification.

Monica in Colorado springs in Denver, Colorado said: HI!

I am currently in the Dental Assisting program at Pikes Peak community college and love it. It is very affordable, the teachers are very knowledgable, and the program is accredited by the American Dental Association. In order to become Certified, you have to take a national board test called the DANB (dental assisting national boards). You want to look for a program that is accredited by the American Dental Asso. if you want to get your national certification.

FYI..... There are THREE pathways that can take the DANB Exam (Dental Assisting National Board). The first is as you already describe by being a graduate of an accredited program. However, there are two more. Here is it in simple format:
Pathway 1= You are a graduate from a DA or DH accredited program
Pathway 2= High school grad. with min. 3,500 hours experience verified by a dentist(employer)
Pathway3=Current or former DANB CDA, OR graduate from a foreign dental degree program.
All three pathways require current CPR certification proof. If you have any question, check for for yourself at the DANB website at www.danb.org