Dental Assisting Program
Note:Â This is a 4 weekend program taking place on Saturdays & Sundays from 9am – 5pm.
You will receive 5 Dental Board Approved Certificates
The American Dental & Medical Institute Will Teach You Everything.
Upon Successful Completion You Will Receive:
FIVE Certificates Approved From the Dental Board of California:
1. 8 Hour Infection Control
2. 2 Hour CA Dental Practice Act
3. 12 Hour Coronal Polishing
4. 32 Hour Radiation Safety
5. American Red Cross CPR
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Job Placements: Get hired as soon as you complete the weekend courses
(Some of our students even get offers before graduating)
Explore Endless Growth Opportunities!
This is your chance for a career jam packed with benefits.
We are the only school who certifies in 4 Weekends!
Dental assisting is a challenging and rewarding career, demanding versatility and a willingness to assume responsibility for many different tasks. With this personal interaction, comes the personal satisfaction of knowing you’ve really helped someone by helping to provide a valuable health service. Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Although state regulations vary, responsibilities may include:
- charting (anatomy)
- passing and receiving instruments
- retracting tissue/ apply suction to assist better vision of the operating field chair-side assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- infection control protocol
- asking about the patient’s medical history
- taking vitals
- instrument identification
- preparing tray set-ups
- mixing materials
- taking and developing dental radiographs (X-rays)
- sterilizing instruments
- sterilizing equipment/equipment care
- handpiece care
- helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
- providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
- teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- taking impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
- communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g. scheduling appointmentsanswering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
- helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including
- orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
- Dental Anatomy
- Chair-side Assisting
- Vital Signs
- Instrument Identification
- Tray set-ups
- Terminology
- 8-hour Infection Control certificate
- 2-hour Dental Practice Act certificate
- 32-hour Radiation Safety (X-ray) certificate
- 12-hour Coronal Polish-certificate
- CPR/BLS (American Red Cross) card
Call or Email Orchid for more details
(626)345-0005 ext1
orchid d –
This is the best option for me as I can only pay $500 per week!
Tonya Davis –
OMG I’m so happy this school has financing. They don’t charge any extra fees
Stephanie Santos –
I honestly can’t say how much this financing option helped me in the 5 weekend program. Without it I don’t know if I could have joined. This is the BEST school because they are so flexible and they care so much about their students it’s like a family here
Monika (verified owner) –
This was very nice course, I’m very thankful for our teacher, explained everything so patiently and good.
Lino Brenes –
Great class and instructor.
Carlos (verified owner) –
One of a kind instructor one of a kind program
Lara Chahinian –
This program was such a joy to be a part of! I love all the staff and am so grateful for this amazing opportunity. Everything is explained in great detail and an instructor is always there to help with anything. Orchid was my lifeguard certification instructor as well as my dental assisting instructor, and I could never ask for a more amazing person to help aid me in my journey of dentistry. I have so much love for this program and highly recommend it!
Gersan Osorio (verified owner) –
Pansy, Jenny, Orchid, Christine, Dr. D were such gray help in completing this RDA course. I fortunately believe that I do have colleagues that id keep in contact years from now. Thank you ADMI for everything. These will be memories cherished forever.
Ernie Carrillo –
Cool vibes
Rico Badalamenti (verified owner) –
Very fast and informational Da program. I would definitely recommend if your looking to get started in this career
Very cool and nice people
Tori Lander (verified owner) –
Had so much fun with this program! Took it as a pre-dent and found it super helpful. The instructors are great, and the fact that it is only 4 weekends is pretty unbeatable.
Abdullah –
The best experience with the best instructors and team. Went in with no knowledge about Dental Asissting, left with a lot of knowledge and experience. Thanks ADMI!!
Andrew Berberian (verified owner) –
I had a great time as a student here for the dental assistant program! Mrs Pansy, Mrs Jenny and Dr. D were the best they really made my time here so great. After we graduated they even got us some gifts and a cake! I highly recommend coming here for the people and the excellent course!
Jia Panchal (verified owner) –
I loved the staff so much and everyone was really sweet. I was scared to come at first but they were all so welcoming and I am glad I took this course and learned so much about being a Dental Assistant. If you want to become a dental assistant I really recommend taking this course. 🙂
Dermelyn Olivas (verified owner) –
Loved this program. Good environment and instructors. Though this course is quick you learn a lot and if you have questions the instructors will help! 🙂
Marcial Felipe GarcÃa (verified owner) –
First day here and I had a blast
Staff and everyone here, students are friendly
I’m enjoining class and the ambience!! Really help full and great environment if you are interested in pursuing a career in the dental field.
The most phenomenal experience ever.
Luis Cuevas –
Was here for the month long DA course and couldn’t be happier with the instructors and the entire curriculum. Ms. Pansy made everything clear and interesting yet fun to learn and Ms. Jenny matches her energy while providing her insight and constructive criticism. Really recommend to anyone new to the industry or starting out.
Marina Davtian (verified owner) –
Such an amazing 4 weeks with the best teachers and the best staff ever! I’m really glad I experienced this lovely and sweet environment. Even if English is not your first language and you might struggle speaking it, don’t even worry. Everybody will wait and give you time to think and analyze. Miss Pancy and Miss Jennie‘s energy is amazing, they bring so much energy into our studying. I’m really grateful to Doctor Daoudian for this opportunity.
Thank you so much!
Sona –
fantastic team, but I want some Ms. Pansy’s energy she is a fire !!!