Dental Assisting

Scheduling Information

High School / 1 school year (Seniors Only):
See Academic Calendar
High School sessions:
8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. / 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.

Contact the One Stop Information & Enrollment Center at (918) 828-5000 for start dates.

Entrance Requirements

• High School Seniors Only

Additional Requirements

• Maintain a grade of "C" or better in each transcript course
• Pass a criminal background check
• Provide verification of immunizations through vaccination records
• Provide transportation to Work Base Learning sites
• Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States
• Pass a drug screening

Accrediting Agency

• Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
• Oklahoma Board of Dentistry (OBD)

Tuition, Books and Fees

• Estimated Tuition Fees: $2,100.00**
• Books: $0.00**
• Tools, Supplies & Certification Cost: $359.80**

**There may be additional required costs as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, courses, and hours are subject to change without notice. High school students will not be charged tuition.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available through several options at Tulsa Tech. For the most up-to-date and complete information on scholarships and grants please visit tulsatech.edu or call (918) 828-5000. For federal financial assistance go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov.

College Credit

All Tulsa Tech students (high school and adult) may have the opportunity to receive college credit upon completion of their program. Our College Relations office will work with students regarding the benefits of Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a technical college certificate at area colleges. For more details call the College Relations office at (918) 828-5000.

Credentials / Industry Certifications

• Dental Assistant
• AHA Heart Saver First Aid
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider

Area Salary

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment, and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at https://www.onetonline.org/.

Admissions Process

It’s time to Make Your Own Path, apply today!

• Register an account
• Visit a program
• Answer a few interest questions
• Submit academic records

Assistance with the application process is available at the Client Service Center on the Lemley Memorial Campus or by calling (918) 828-5000.