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Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement at College of San Mateo

Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement

at College of San Mateo

Bay Area Catalog

CSM's Dental Assisting program is a two-semester program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The program provides a comprehensive education in clinical dental assisting as preparation to sit for both the State (Registered Dental Assistant) and National (Certified Dental Assisting ) examinations. Clinical experience is arranged at the University of California San Francisco, School of Dentistry, and in various dental offices in the local area. 

Leads to

$62.9k careers

Costs

$1.7k

Takes

12 Months
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Example Career

Dental Assistants

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

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Hourly Wage

$46,610

$62,880

$78,860

$22.41

$30.23

$37.91

Who do I Contact?

1700 W. Hillsdale Boulevard
San Mateo, CA 94402

Quick Facts

Location:  San Mateo, CA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up