Program  Details

Course Outline
The subjects below are covered in depth from both a didactic and a practical clinical experience.  The morning lecture is followed by an afternoon of clinical, “hands on” training in our state-of-the-art practicing dental office.  During the course of study, the students learn the operation of all equipment, instrumentation and materials commonly used in a general dental practice.  All students receive in excess of 8 hours of instruction in radiology.  

Commitment
The course will be offered three times a year and run 14 weeks at a time.  This will include lecture material as well as clinical "hands on" training.  There will be several quizzes, both practical and didactic, plus a midterm and final exam.  Students are expected to maintain a grade of 75% and above in order to pass the course. All students are subject to random drug testing.

Over the 14-week course, there is a MANDATORY minimum of 100 interning hours to be done during the week, at home (online) front office learning, and 12 mandatory Saturday sessions.
 
Details of Extensive Clinical Training
There will be several quizzes, both practical and didactic, plus a midterm and final exam.  Students are expected to maintain a grade of 75% and above in order to pass the course.

Radiology
• Oral Anatomy
• Oral Disease
• Impressions
• Sterilization
• Nitrous Sedation
• Crown & Bridge
• Four-handed Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Endodontics
• Periodontics
• Front Desk
• Dental Insurance

Tuition and Financial Arrangements (click here for payment options)

The tuition covers all costs for the course.  Lunch is not provided; however, several eating establishments are within short driving distance or you can bring your lunch.
The tuition for the DENTAL ASSISTING course of study offered by this institution is:

Regular Tuition (not including the deposit): $3,645
Early Bird Tuition (not including the deposit): $3,145
Registration Fee:  $850
The registration fee covers your lab coat, your text book, and your seat reservation.
Total Tuition:  $4,495
Total Early Bird Tuition:  $3,995

*The Early Bird rate applies to students who register at least 2 months prior to class commencement
*An additional $200 cash deposit will be due at the start of Class 1 to cover items loaned to the student that belong to the school. 

This includes an Instruments text book and a dental typodont.  If returned to the school in good condition at the conclusion of the class, the $200 will be returned to the student.
The costs of the 14 Saturday classes (from 8 am – 5 pm) and 100-hour internship includes all of the following:

• Syllabus/Textbook Concepts in Dental Assisting
• Dental Assisting Instrument Guide
• Kilgore Dental Typodont
• Dental Radiology training in accordance with state regulations
• On site CPR training and certification
• On site OSHA training and certification
• Lab coat to be worn during intern/externship
• All materials and dental supplies need for clinical training
• Online front office training
• Hands on instruction from our experienced dental professionals
• Certificate of Achievement upon passing of the program
• Letter of Recommendation to select students

*The cost does not include:  A pair of black scrubs required to be worn during the internship/externship, a pair of safety classes, and a pair of closed-toed leather shoes required to be worn by OSHA.

Refunds and Cancellations

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of registration must be done via verbal AND written notifications to Dr. Maggie McKelvey. 

• If cancellation occurs within seventy-two (72) hours of the enrollment date, all money paid by the prospective student shall be refunded, in the manner in which it was received. 
• If cancellation occurs after seventy-two (72) hours of the enrollment date, but before classes begin or correspondence materials are delivered, a refund shall be made of all money paid except the registration fee.
• If cancellation occurs after classes begin, a pro rata refund will be made of all unearned prepaid tuition fees.
• A full refund is due students whose contracted educational services are denied by the school as a result of economic or academic fraud as defined in the Code of Alabama 16-46-1(7) and (8) (1975)​

Refund Table
The registration fee will not be refunded if cancellation is not made within 3 days (72 hours) of registration.

Withdrawl/Cancellation
1st day of class
2nd day of class
3rd day of class
4th day of class
5th day of class

Amount Refunded (registration fee not included)
90% of Tuition
75% of Tuition
50% of Tuition
25% of Tuition
No Refund