Dental Assistant Training Courses

Dental Assisting Course Schedule

Introduction to Basic Dental Assisting and Radiology

This is a non-credit course offered by HCC's Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development.
For more information for this course, please contact Continuing Education at 443-518-1700 or CLICK HERE
Note: This course is a Howard Community College Course, which is held at the Maryland State Dental Association.***

This course is also given by:
Carroll Community College 410-386-8122
Chesapeake College 410-822-5400

Oral Radiography Techniques

Prepares dental assistants who are employed in a dental office to sit for the DANB Dental Radiation Health and Safety Certification exam. All clinical practice takes place at the student's place of employment. This class prepares dental assistants who are employed in a dental office to sit for the DANB Dental Radiation Health and Safety Certification Exam.

Prerequisites:
1. High school graduate or equivalency,
2. Letter from the employing dentist verifying employment and a commitment to your direct clinical supervision.
3.Must have working knowledge of basic oral anatomy, basic infection control, and basic dental terminology.

Dates:
1. Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3 *Tuesdays
2. Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, Jan. 6, 13, 20 *Mondays

Time: 6: 45 PM - 9: 45 PM
Fees: $545 Auxiliary Staff
Instructor: Dr. Ron Holderman, DDS
Location: MSDA 8901 Herrmann Dr Columbia, MD 21045

Pathway I

18 years of age
3 months (300 hours) full time in clinical setting in dental office
Basic dental assisting course.
Must be employed in dental office for direct clinical supervision

Pathway II

Basic dental assisting course prior to Board approved radiology course
(18 years of age for Radiology), not to be taken concurrently.
Must be employed in dental office for direct clinical supervision, unless classroom facility offers hands on Clinical.

Other Course Locations:
Southern Maryland Dental Society (College Park)
Janice Farber 301-345-4196
Please register with the institution.

Expanded Functions General and Ortho

Prerequisites:
1. High school graduate or equivalency,
2. Letter from the employing dentist verifying employment and a commitment to your direct clinical supervision.
3. Must have working knowledge of basic oral anatomy, basic infection control, and basic dental terminology.
4. Radiation certification preferred, but not mandatory 5. 3 months (300 hours) full time in clinical setting in dental office

Instructor: Ron Holderman, DDS
Location: MSDA 8901 Herrmann Dr Columbia, MD 20145

***Three options are available for this course. Dates and prices for each vary depending on selection. Please see listings below.

General Dentistry and Orthodontics (16 Sessions, 48 hours) - Thursdays and Fridays

Dates:
1. Sept. 26, 27, Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Nov. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, (Wed 20th), 21
2. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, Jan. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

Time: 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Fees: $975 All Auxiliary Staff

Certificates of Completion granted at successful completion of course. There is a $10.00 fee for replacement certificates.

Other Course Locations:
Southern Maryland Dental Society (College Park)
Contact: Janice Farber 301-345-4196
Please register with the institution.

Expanded Functions General Dentistry Only (Chairside) - Thursdays and Fridays

Prerequisites:
1. High School Graduate or Equivalent
2. Letter from the employing dentist verifying employment and commitment to your direct clinical supervision
3 Have a working knowledge of basic oral anatomy, dental terminology, and basic infection control
4. Radiation certification preferred, but not mandatory
5. 3 months (300 hours) full time in clinical setting in dental office

Instructor: Ron Holderman, DDS
Location: MSDA 8901 Herrmann Dr Columbia

Dates:
1. Sept. 26, 27, Oct. 10, 17, 18, 24, 31, Nov. 1, 7, 14, 15 21
2. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 19, 20, Jan. 2, 9, 10, 16, 23, 24, 30

Time: 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Fees: $785 Auxiliary Staff

Expanded Functions Orthodontics Only - Thursdays and Fridays

Prerequisites:

1. High School Graduate or Equivalent
2. Letter from the employing dentist verifying employment and commitment to your direct clinical supervision
3. Have a working knowledge of basic oral anatomy, dental terminology, and basic infection control
4. Radiation certification preferred, but not mandatory
5. 3 months (300 hours) full time in clinical setting in dental office

Instructor: Ron Holderman, DDS
Location: MSDA 8901 Herrmann Dr Columbia, MD 21045

Dates:
1. Sept. 26, Oct. 10, 11, 17, 24, 25, 31, Nov. 7, 8, 14, (Wed 20th), 21
2. Dec. 5, 12, 13, 19, Jan. 2, 3, 9, 16, 17, 23, 30, 31

Time: 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Fees: $785 Auxiliary Staff