DENTAL ASSISTING Degree and Diploma Is a Dental Assisting career right for you?

DENTAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll have the chance to put patients at ease and bring out their confidence by giving them a healthy smile. You’ll learn the clinical skills and administrative tasks that take place in a dental office, oral surgery center or public healthcare facility.

Our curriculum is career-driven and packed with hands-on training to prepare you to work alongside dentists. You will assist with chairside procedures, interact with and comfort patients, perform equipment sterilizations, take impressions and learn how to effectively operate equipment used in a dental office setting.

  • 64 credits (17 classes)
  • 12 months¹
  • Train at the Fort Collins campus

DENTAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

A qualified Dental Office Administration professional can be an indispensable asset for today’s dental practices. You will work closely with patients, other office staff, and a dental care team. Whether checking in patients for their appointments, assisting with chair-side dental procedures, or interacting with insurance companies, a dental receptionist performs a range of dynamic tasks. Students in this dental degree program are taught to ensure that day-to-day dental office operations are run efficiently and effectively.

  • 90 credit hours (25 classes)
  • 19 months²
  • Associate of Occupational Studies Degree
  • Train at the Fort Collins campus
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DIPLOMA OR DEGREE — WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

The essential Dental Assisting training content is delivered in the diploma program. This prepares students for entry level Dental Assisting careers.

The Dental Office Administration Degree program offers more extensive education skills in communications as well as management skills in customer service, leadership, ethics and human resources.

Advanced degree classes help students have marketable skills that give them a positive employer outlook for career advancement.

¹ IBMC College’s Dental Assisting Diploma program may be completed in as little as 10 months.
² As prescribed, IBMC’s Dental Office Administration (Associates of Occupational Studies Degree) program takes 19 months to finish.

DENTAL ASSISTANTS ARE IN-DEMAND!

And the need for trained dental professionals is only growing!⁵ You can be part of this growing field,  just follow these simple steps:

Check out the available opportunities in your area to see what you could be doing as a Dental Assistant after completing your training.

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⁵ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Assistants

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A STUDENT

Earn Your Dental Assisting Diploma in as little as 12 Months!

Dental Assisting students are trained in both administrative and clinical procedures. You will learn about dental assisting techniques, dental sciences, dental materials, dental radiography, and specialty practices and office management.

With a focus on practical career-training skills, our goal is to help students get the most out of personal attention and hands-on learning. You will learn from experienced instructors, who are dental professionals.

Upon completion of your program you will be eligible to sit for the following certifications:

  • Nationally Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

IS DENTAL ASSISTING RIGHT FOR YOU?

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DENTAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses:
Program Kit³ includes:
  • Voucher for 2 sets of Turquoise Cherokee WorkWear scrubs (pants and tops)
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Radiology badge (will receive in class)
  • Basic Life Support Certification
Locations & Schedules:

IBMC College’s Dental Assisting program is offered during the day at our Fort Collins campus. FlexEd scheduling makes it easy for you to fit your education goals into your schedule and lifestyle with classes on-campus and online.

As part of our commitment to accelerated training, we offer class starts for our Dental Assisting program multiple times a year — because when you are ready to change your life, there is no reason to wait.

Tuition and Fees:

The full tuition cost depends on the program you choose, military status, and financial aid you may qualify for. Get the details on your specific program and personal needs.

³ Program kit is not included in your tuition. IBMC College’s Dental Assisting diploma’s Program Kit is required to buy and costs $245.

DENTAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses:
Program Kit⁴ includes:
  • Voucher for 2 sets of Turquoise Cherokee WorkWear scrubs (pants and tops)
  • Protective eyewear
  • Radiology badge
  • Basic CPR & First Aid Certification
Locations & Schedules:

IBMC College’s Dental Office Administration Degree program is offered during the day at our Fort Collins campus. FlexEd (with part on-campus and part online) makes it easy for you to fit your education goals into your lifestyle and schedule to achieve the success you’ve always wanted.

Plus, as part of our commitment to accelerated training, we offer class starts for our Dental Office Administration program multiple times a year — because when you are ready to change your life, there is no reason to wait.

Tuition and Fees:

The full tuition cost depends on the program you choose, military status, and financial aid you may qualify for. Get the details on your specific program and personal needs.

⁴Program kit is not included in your tuition. IBMC College’s Dental Office Administration degree’s Program Kit is required to buy and costs $245.

IBMC College Locations

IBMC has 3 accredited campus locations in Northern Colorado. Each of our campuses provides a unique learning experience, helping you become a career-ready professional. Explore your career options today!

Fort Collins

Greeley Campus

Longmont Campus

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EXTERNSHIPS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Externships
Students will complete a 5-week externship at the end of their program. An externship is your opportunity to use your learned skills while working in a dental office, a specialty practice office, or other healthcare setting as a part of your training at IBMC College.

Similar to an internship, you’ll be treated as a regular employee of the company, and your employer will evaluate your work for college credit. That means you’ll be able to put industry work experience on your resume — even before you graduate. Often, IBMC College students are even hired on as full-time employees after completing their externships.

Career Opportunities
With the industry thriving, Dental Assistants are needed in every dental practice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dental Assistant jobs are expected to grow by 19% through 2026.⁵

As a Dental Assistant, you may be employed by:

Dental offices
Public healthcare facilities
Oral care facilities
Specialty practices, such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, dentofacial orthopedics, endodontic, periodontics, prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry clinics.

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