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Puget Sound Skills Center
18010 8th Avenue South Burien, WA 98148

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Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Puget Sound Skills Center
18010 8th Avenue South Burien, WA 98148

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Dental Assisting

Program Overview

Our Dental Assisting course is your key to a rewarding career in the field of dental healthcare. This program provides students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to support dentists and ensure the smooth operation of a dental practice.

As a dental assistant, you'll be at the forefront of patient care, helping with treatments, maintaining equipment, and managing administrative tasks. This course covers a wide range of topics, including infection control, radiography, dental procedures, and patient communication. T

Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on training, you'll learn how to assist with dental examinations, perform chairside duties, and provide vital support in a dental office. Whether you aim to work in a general or specialized dental practice, our Dental Assisting course will equip you with the expertise to thrive in this vital and in-demand field. Join us and become an essential part of improving oral health and brightening smiles in your community.

Approved Equivalency Credit

0.5 English, 0.5 Health, 0.5 or 1.0 Science, 1.0 Lab Science (for students who have not previously earned 0.5 Science in Dental)

College Credits

Renton Technical College - up to 10 credits

Meet the Instructors