Professional Dental Assistant

Scheduling Information

Adults / 9 months (All day)

Adult sessions:

M-F: 7:45 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Class Starts: January and July 

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

More Program Information

Students complete the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry approved training for certification in Radiation Safety. Students must complete their clinicals and pay the fee to receive their permit.
To earn the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB), graduates of this program must:

• Have two years of full-time work experience (3,500 hours) as a dental assistant, with written verification of work experience from the dentist employer

• Hold current CPR certification with the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or another DANB-accepted CPR course provider

• Pass DANB’s Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Exam

NOTE: CDA is a registered certification mark of the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB). Certified Dental Assistant is a trademark of DANB

Entrance Requirements

• Adult Students Only
• High School Diploma or GED

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
• Hold current American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare provider card
• 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
• Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA)

Tuition, Books and Fees

• Estimated Tuition Fees: $4,160.00**
• Books: $306.00**
• Tools, Supplies & Certification Cost: $895.00**

**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
• Radiation Health and Safety (RHS)
• Pit & Fissure Sealant Permit
• Administration of Nitrous Oxide Permit
• Coronal Polishing & Fluoride Permit
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA-DANB)

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.