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Dental Assisting at Alamo Colleges What is the Dental Assisting program? The Dental Assisting Program is a 12 month, Fall-entry only, full-time day program with limited enrollment (24 students).

The Dental Assisting Program is a 2 and half semester, fall-entry only, full-time day program with a max of 24 students.(fall, spring and 6 weeks in the summer) The Dental Assisting program sequences its fourteen (14) technical courses with an additional nine educational to provide each student with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to become a vital part of the dental health care team

to qualify the student to earn their Associate of Applied Science along with their Certificate Level I in Dental Assisting. The program in dental assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. 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. The Commission’s web address is: www.ada.org/en/coda. The mission of the program is to provide for and support competency-based learning for a multicultural community. As one of the accredited Dental Assisting Programs in Texas, the program is committed to excellence in helping to meet the diverse needs of both traditional and nontraditional students. The program seeks to provide each student with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to become a functional dental team member and meet the requirements of the national examining entity. IMPORTANT: Students are required to submit an online application and attend a group advisement which includes a PowerPoint presentation with a Dental Assisting program faculty member. Students with high-school diploma or its equivalent (GED), or post- secondary degree https://www.alamo.edu/sac/admissions-aid/enrollment-checklists/ meeting the general admission and enrollment process requirements of San Antonio College and the Dental Assisting program must submit all required documents. What will I learn? Students will obtain knowledge in specific areas of dentistry to include infection control, radiology (both digital and manual), preventive dentistry, dental materials, four-handed dentistry and dental office management as well as all fields of dentistry. As one of seven Dental Assisting Programs in Texas accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the program is committed to excellence in helping to meet the diverse needs of both traditional and nontraditional students. Job Outlook
Employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. About 44,000 openings for dental assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

A BIG thank you to our work-studies for ALL their help this past year.
15/05/2026

A BIG thank you to our work-studies for ALL their help this past year.

Last day before summer Practicum!
13/05/2026

Last day before summer Practicum!

Last day of DNTA labs 👏 great job everyone. Here are acfew photos.
07/05/2026

Last day of DNTA labs 👏 great job everyone. Here are acfew photos.

The SAC Dental Assisting Program prepares students to become a vital member of the dental health care team.Is more affor...
05/05/2026

The SAC Dental Assisting Program prepares students to become a vital member of the dental health care team.

Is more affordable than other dental assisting programs in the area.

A certificate Level 1 in Dental Assisting, is a 2 and half semester program (fall, spring and 7 weeks in the summer). We also offer an AAS in Dental Assisting.

The Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting transfers to the following universities for Bachelor's degree: Texas A&M San Antonio, Texas State University, and Wayland Baptist.
A Bachelor's degree (BAT) at Community College at Palo Alto.

Accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be eligible to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and Nitrous Oxide Exams.
San Antonio College American Dental Assistants Association

05/05/2026

May the 4th be with you!

Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week! Thank you to our dedicated and inspiring DNTA faculty. We love and appreciate you.
04/05/2026

Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week! Thank you to our dedicated and inspiring DNTA faculty. We love and appreciate you.

DNTA 1249: Here are a few pics from today's patient x-rays.
29/04/2026

DNTA 1249: Here are a few pics from today's patient x-rays.

27/04/2026

LAST CE CLASS of the year! Hope to see everyone there.

CE Class next Wednesday, April 29, 2026 6:00 p.m. at Patterson Dental - San Antonio
10127 Morocco St
Topic: Zirconia crowns

23/04/2026

Job Opportunity: UTHSC

Graduate Endo department is in search of two staff for higher. Requisition number 6260.
Go to: UT Health San Antonio Staff Positions Careers

DNTA 1249: Students taking their first set of x-rays on patients.
22/04/2026

DNTA 1249: Students taking their first set of x-rays on patients.

DNTA 1241: Students working on their temporary crowns, bleaching trays and nightguards.
16/04/2026

DNTA 1241: Students working on their temporary crowns, bleaching trays and nightguards.

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