Program Availability *
Dental Assistant
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Fall 2024 |
Spring 2025 |
Summer 2025 |
Fall 2025 |
Appleton |
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Some courses may be available at multiple locations.
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Accepting applications for this term
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Estimated Cost
Costs may not include all books or all materials and supplies. Some textbook costs may be included in the estimated program cost.
$6,510.25*
Cost based on current tuition and fees
$1,180.00*
Additional materials and supplies
* Tuition and fees are subject to change. For more details, see Cost of Attendance (PDF).
Admissions
Skills Assessment
An academic skills assessment is required for admission into this program or the following: High School GPA of 2.75 or higher (last 10 years) OR provide completion of associate’s or higher degree OR; 165 or higher on your 2014 series GED tests OR; ACT OR SAT OR Accuplacer OR Companion OR Compass (last 3 years) to waive to the general education level; The cost of the Accuplacer assessment is $15; Catalog #: 94100100; Learn more at www.fvtc.edu/Assessment.
Proof of HS Completion
Submit a final, official high school transcript, an original diploma or an official copy of GED/HSED Certification Scores. Current high school students must submit an official, in-progress transcript and a final, official transcript or diploma after graduation. You'll find all the details at www.fvtc.edu/apply.
Dental Technical Standards
Read, acknowledge, and submit the Technical Standards found at foxvalleytechnicalcollege.formstack.com/forms/dental_ts
Additional Information
There is an estimated wait time of up to one semester AFTER your admit term to enter occupational specific courses; while waiting to start occupational specific courses, you may choose to take general education and elective courses required for your degree or diploma program.
The Dental Health Safety (10508101) course begins and ends PRIOR to the regular term start date. You will receive specific meeting dates/times on your block schedule. Program orientation is built into the first day of Dental Health Safety. This two-week class must be passed to continue with subsequent Dental Assistant core coursework.
After registering for first semester Dental Assistant program classes students will be required to purchase access to an online management system for clinical documentation where you will upload your program requirements (immunization records, program forms, CPR, etc.); All instructions and forms will be found within your documentation account; After enrollment, you will receive instructions on purchasing this online management system through your FVTC email account.
This program may require professional licensure or certification; FVTC has determined that this program meets professional licensure requirements in the state of Wisconsin; however, FVTC has not determined if this program meets professional licensure requirements for other states.
Students entering an FVTC Dental Program should understand the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. For more information, please review the [Bloodborne Pathogens document](https://www.fvtc.edu/Portals/0/PDFs/Programs/Bloodborne-Pathogen-Information.pdf).
Students are required to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, instructors and patients. Dental Assistants need to be able to clearly explain procedures to patients and listen to their questions and concerns.
Program Outcomes
- DA-1 year: Demonstrate professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance
- DA-1 year: Manage infection and hazard control
- DA-1 year: Perform a variety of advanced supportive dental procedures
- DA-1 year: Perform advanced dental laboratory procedures
- DA-1 year: Perform dental office business procedures
- DA-1 year: Produce diagnostic intraoral and extraoral radiographic images on a variety of patients
Accreditation
The FVTC Dental Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at: 312-440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is: [https://coda.ada.org/](https://coda.ada.org/).
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a technical diploma and are eligible to take the certification examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board.