Dental Assisting Program in San Jose, CA | Online Courses

About the DA Program in San Jose

Enroll in our Dental Assisting program in San Jose, California, and gain the career skills you need in as little as 10 months. Our DA courses combine traditional classroom instruction with simulation training and a supervised externship. Courses cover key aspects of the profession, which include topics like sterilization techniques, medical emergencies, dental X-rays, impressions, and dental instruments. Our goal is to prepare you for a dental career that is both personally and professionally rewarding.

Career Training

Dental Assisting

10 Months

Accelerated Program

Hybrid-Online

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Unitek College has been recognized by ACCSC as a 2023 ACCSC School of Excellence.

What You’ll Learn

The San Jose DA program balances theory with hands-on experience. The primary objective is to train you for an entry-level job in the field. Throughout this process, you will learn how to perform several Dental Assistant duties and responsibilities, such as:

Preparing patients for treatments and procedures
Assisting with oral surgeries
Sterilizing dental instruments
Evacuating oral cavities
Making dental impressions
Processing dental X-Rays and other lab tasks
Installing fixed prosthodontics
Instructing patients on proper oral hygiene

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Admissions Requirements for the San Jose DA Program

To enroll in our DA program, our admissions requirements include the following steps:

1 Schedule a career-planning session and admissions interview

2 Submit proof of high school education or equivalent

3 Complete the entrance assessment test

4 Submit an admissions application and enrollment agreement

5 Complete FAFSA & financial aid interview

6 Submit proof of vaccinations

Dental Assisting Program with a Career-Driven Curriculum

At San Jose, our DA program will equip you with specific skillsets that are in demand. Through a combination of theory and hands-on experience, you will be prepared for a fruitful career in the dental field. In under a year’s time, you can build a strong foundation for your future, gaining the skills and experience needed to succeed as a Dental Assistant. Our curriculum also includes a supervised externship to boost your chances of success.

Below are some of the classes you can expect to take:

Dental Terminology and Proper Asepsis Techniques
Chairside Assisting for General and Specialty Dentistry
Dental Materials and Prevention
California Dental Assisting with Expanded Duties Lab
Dental Radiology
Dental Practice Management
Clinical and Lab Duties
Clinical Externship

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This school is really amazing. The teachers take time to be with you even if they are super busy, and they always answered my questions. I loved the learning experience I received from them.

– Leslie R.

The San Jose Campus

Our campus is located in southern San Jose, which can be ideal for commuters who live south of the county. Join us at San Jose, where you’ll find vibrant green trees, tall glass windows, and well-furnished classrooms. You will also find almost 30,000 square feet of space. To better assist you with your educational pursuits, we offer several classrooms, labs, a library, and a student lounge.

The length of our DA program is another major benefit for Unitek students. Even the entry-waiting period you may experience at a community college is typically shorter at our DA school.

Commitment to Student Success

In San Jose, our career-services team partners with students to help them prepare for their future. This can include resume rewrites, mock interviews, employer connections, and more. Our 2019 placement rates are a true testament to the engagement of our team. We also operate with an open-door policy to demonstrate our commitment to your success.

Real-World Experience

In order to prepare you for the healthcare field, we maintain a large, well-equipped campus with labs that are updated to reflect the needs of the industry. Our students benefit a great deal from these labs, as they are equipped to simulate real-world settings for maximum exposure.

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This place was an overall great experience for me. The teachers and counselors went above and beyond to help in class and prepare me to get into the medical field. The teachers are all amazing, and I wouldn’t have made it without their words of encouragement and motivation.

– Alexandra U.

Campus Location

San Jose is a metropolitan city in sunny California. It is considered the economic, political, and culture center of the renowned Silicon Valley, an area known for housing some of the world’s largest tech companies. In San Jose, you can enjoy mild temperatures and a diverse city with many attractions. Some of these destinations include the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, the Winchester Mystery House of San Jose, Guadalupe River Park, and the Municipal Rose-Garden.

San Jose Campus

6800 Santa Teresa Blvd
Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95119

(669) 238-3526

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Our campus is also in close proximity to Highways 101 and 85. Not only are we in an ideal location, but we are accessible to students who commute south of San Jose. At our San Jose campus, you can learn how to become a Dental Assistant in one of the most exciting cities in the United States.

Commonly Asked Questions

Does the San Jose campus offer a Dental Assisting program near me?

We welcome students from all around the world to enroll at Unitek College. Most students at our San Jose campus are either from the city of San Jose or commute from one of the following nearby cities.

We serve Dental Assisting students across all of Santa Clara County, California:

What is the average class size of the San Jose Dental Assistant program?

Our maximum class size for the Dental Assistant program is 20 students. Like our other programs, we strive to use class caps to ensure that our students receive every advantage.

How many Dental Assisting sessions are offered each year at San Jose?

For aspiring Dental Assistants, we offer one start for each month of the year. Please contact our admissions department for more information.

What do the class schedules typically look like for the Dental Assistant program?

Our Dental Assisting program is offered Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This could be optimal for those who work part time or later in the day.

Accreditations & Approvals

Unitek College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The DA program is programmatically approved by the Dental Board of California.

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