Tuition and Fees
Registration Fee: $100 (refundable up to 30 days before session begins)
Installment 1: $850 (1st day of class)
Installment 2: $900 (10th day of class)
Installment 3: $1,045 (18th day of class)
TOTAL TUITION: $2,895
Course Outline
Program
Each semester is 12 weeks in length, comprising of 144 hours of instruction plus a 32 hour externship all in a working dental office for a total of 176 hours. After completion of instruction and externship, students will receive a Certificate of Completion in Dental Assisting.
Orientation to Dentistry, Dental Anatomy and Charting, Patient Exam and the Dental
Patient
This unit will provide students with information concerning the roles of dentists, registered dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental laboratory technicians. Information is also given on the major areas of the dental office and most important pieces of equipment will be explored. Students will learn how to identify primary and permanent teeth, as well as surfaces, parts of teeth and tissue.
Transfer and Moisture Control, Disinfection, Treatment Room Care
Students will learn how to wipe down a treatment room, perform mouth rinses, place and remove cotton rolls, and instrument transfer.
Radiography Safety and Techniques
In this unit, student will be introduced to techniques of safely taking x-rays and developing them. Students will practice these techniques during the remainder of the semester.
Cements, Restorative Instruments, Impressions
Students will learn to identify major hand instruments, burs and handpieces, and learn instrumentation for different dental procedures. Cements and their manipulation will be introduced.
Restorative
Amalgam and composite fillings will be explored, as well as temporary crown and filling restoration.
Dental Specialties
Students will learn how to assist during oral surgery, root canals, scaling and root planing and the insertion of dentures. Students will also learn how to remove sutures.
Bleaching Techniques and Impressions
In this unit, diagnostic materials will be explored. This will include custom impression trays, and alginate impressions and pouring up and trimming casts. Also in this unit, students will learn how to make a custom night-guard and bleaching tray.
Internship
8 hours of observation and some practice in a dental office with real patients comprises this portion of the training. Optional: Students can do an internship of up to 32 hours with a dental office in the area.
RDA Course and Exam
Students attending the Texas locations will take the Registered Dental Assisting course offered through the Texas Dental Association at our school location. The one-day class is taught by a licensed dentist and the exam immediately follows. Check for info & dates by clicking here.
Externship
32 Hour externship which includes observation and practice on real patients in a working dental office.
Entrance Requirements
Each applicant will be considered based on 1) his or her of ability to benefit from the program, and 2) character recommendations by personal and professional references. A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. NSDA does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, nationality, or religion. Must be able to perform the job of dental assisting. Due to the "fast track" nature of the program, late enrollment is not permitted.
About The School
The school is owned and operated by Dr. Peter Najim DDS, Director, an experienced dentist.
National School of Dental Assisting school brings a high standard and many years of experience to dental assisting education nationwide. With the NSDA, a well organized curriculum and high teaching standards are available in your area.
Classroom Location:
9300 Wade Blvd, Suite 230
Frisco, TX 75035
Click here for directions to our campus.
Please do not call or stop by this location without a prior appointment, as it is a working dental office with patients during business hours. Visits and tours can be set up by calling 866-880-3030.
Financial Assistance: If you need financial assistance, there are a few options.
The Workforce Center offers Workforce Investment Act (WIA) grants to people who qualify. This is a great option since you don't have to repay a grant. The National School of Dental Assisting - Plano is an eligible training provider of the Texas Workforce Center.
In addition, there are loan options.
Enhance Patient Financing This is a lending company that provides personal loans for health care procedures, but has agreed to provide loans to our students whose credit rating qualifies.
Instructions:
- Choose patient, then apply for financing by clicking link at bottom of page.
- Under procedure, choose "other"
- Fill out rest of application. Be sure to enter "National School of Dental Assisting - Plano" when asked for the Doctor's name.
Allow at least 2 days for someone to get back to you.
LendingTree.com This is a personal loan based on your credit rating and the amount you want to borrow, if you have a co-signer and other terms.
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