Dental Assisting

Dental Assisting Program

Why this program?

This program prepares you for employment as chair-side dental assistants in a variety of clinical settings. Our graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board CDA Exam.

Why this program at PPSC?

PPSC is the only dental assisting school in southern Colorado accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

The program in Dental Assisting 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. Visit the Commission’s web site.

Zero Cost Program

Many programs within Medical Sciences are now available at zero cost, thanks to Care Forward Colorado. Students in the Certified Nursing Assisting (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), phlebotomy technician, pharmacy technician, medical assisting, and dental assisting programs can now get free tuition, fees, books, materials and necessary vaccinations. Any other financial aid could be used on top of that for living expenses, technology needs, or other related costs.

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For more info, contact a Financial Aid representative.

Classes You Might Take

As a PPSC Dental Assisting student, you will learn to provide quality patient care in an ethical and professional manner. Here are some of the classes you may take during your program:

Dental Science I

Includes fundamentals of the oral structures as they apply to oral histology, embryology, morphology, pathology, dental anatomy, and dental charting.

Infection Control

Includes basic information concerning infection and disease transmission in the dental office. Emphasizes knowledge of microorganisms, with an emphasis on aseptic techniques, sterilization, and hazardous communication management.

Clinical Internship II & Seminar

Focuses on clinical practice in private or public dental offices or clinics with clinical work experience in both general dentistry and specialty fields on a rotating basis.

Introduction to Expanded Functions

Emphasizes techniques and concepts of expanded functions in dental assisting, including team management, placement and finishing of dental restorative materials, and adjunct procedures necessary to restorative dentistry.

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Dental Assisting Faculty Contact

Advising Team

Advising website
Advising@pikespeak.edu
719-502-3232
719-502-2000