What are the graduation requirements?

Completion of 10 consecutive weeks of classroom instruction for a total of 80 classroom hours.

Completion of lecture material, as well as clinical, “hands-on” training. In addition, students should complete home study hours, plus a voluntary 10-15 hours of “practical” on-the-job training. Students are encouraged to complete in-office observation hours.

Pass/fail with 70% or higher as the passing mark, as determined by a mid-term and final exam, along with
successfully completing clinical and practical experiences.

How do I apply for the school?

You can apply online. Click the link here to start the application process.

Where are classes held?

Norge Dental Center, Williamsburg’s award-winning dental practice. 7450 Richmond Rd. Williamsburg, VA, 23188

Our Dental Assisting Program is held at Norge Dental Center, a 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, full service, family dental practice. We are an award winning dental practice and have been featured nationally. A large laboratory will be utilized for lab exercises, and all 16 dental treatment rooms will be utilized, with no more than 2 students per room. All necessary materials and equipment shall be provided as part of the tuition. There is ample student parking on site.

What are the entrance requirements?

Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED. All applicants are required to fill out our application for enrollment and successfully complete our interview.

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by phone and letter. If applicants have questions they may contact our Admissions Director – Beckie Flowers at (757) 778-7444. All classes are held on Saturdays.

Do you offer financial aid?

Please request our financial aid document for details. There are limited provisions for Financial Aid but we can offer select aid to those who qualify. Students may also inquire about our extended financing available to those who qualify and our extended payment plans. We also offer military aid through MyCAA.

Click here to learn more about these options.

How much is tuition?

Tuition: $4900.00

Initial Deposit: $100.00 (Includes non-refundable deposit of $100.00 due at the time of registration to hold a position in the next class).

Down Payment: $1500.00 due on or before orientation. All students are required to make minimum down payment of the following on or first instructional day of class. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the student’s space in our program. Student will not be allowed to attend classes.

Weekly Payments: Students may elect to spread payments out over time, with a payment of $330 per week, prior to the start of each class week.

Make payments to Today’s Dentist. We accept all major credit cards.

Books & Supplies

Students will be provided with their mandatory text books, laboratory equipment and supplies as part of tuition. Students will also be supplied with a set of scrubs to be worn to class. Supplemental supplies will be at the discretion of the student.

What is the course description?

The dental assisting program consists of 10 consecutive weeks of classroom instruction for a total of 80 classroom hours. Lecture material, as well as clinical, “hands-on” training are included each week. Topics covered are Dental Theory and terminology, front desk operations, Radiology and sterilization techniques. The lecture portion is held in a classroom setting, while the clinical/lab portions are held in the dental operatories at Norge Dental Center. In addition, approximately 60 hours of home study, plus voluntary 10-15 hours of “practical” on-the-job training. This constitutes approximately 155 course work hours.

Students will be prepared to work in a general dental practice as a dental assistant.

Students will also have their Dental Radiation Safety Certificate and CPR certification.

Program Objectives:

Educate students didactically and clinically in all aspects of dental assisting, preparing them to work competently in a private practice or institutional setting, and to prepare them to successfully pass the state administered exam in dental radiology.