Dental Assistant Program
Riverside Campus

Hybrid
Format

10 Months
Approximate Length§

8
Course Modules

Yes
Includes Externship

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About This Program

If you feel stuck in a career rut and you’re ready to work toward a more fulfilling position in an in-demand field, consider enrolling in the Riverside Dental Assistant program at UEI College. In as few as 10 months, you will learn and practice the key clinical, radiographic (X-ray) and preventative procedures dental offices expect their assistants to know. Through training and mentorship from instructors with professional experience in the industry, plus real-world training at a local clinic, you will learn invaluable skills necessary to assistant with patient care, educate about preventative dentistry, and assist with clinical administrative duties.

Course List

Course

Course Title

DA 110

Dental Science/Medical Emergencies

DA 120

Chairside Assisting

DA 130

Radiography

DA 140

Dental Material

DA 150

Preventative Dentistry

DA 160

Dental Specialties

DA 170

Prosthodontics/Administrative Assistant

DA 190

Externship

Career Outcomes

As a graduate of the program, you may qualify for the following positions:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Orthodontic Assistant
  • Orthodontic Technician
  • Surgical Dental Assistant
  • Oral Surgery Assistant
  • Registered Dental Assistant

Riverside Campus Details

Campus:

UEI College - Riverside

Address:

1860 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507
Map

Phone:

(951) 394-0588

Campus Hours:

Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Accreditation:

UEI College-Riverside is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Year Opened:

2011

Classes Starting:

April 29th, 2024

UEI College Riverside Dental Assistant Faculty

Learn from knowledgeable instructors who have experience working in the field.

Laura Daugherty
Concorde Career College: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant
Professional Experience: 21 years

Lisa Whitehead
Nova Institute of Health Technology: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant, Ultrasonic Scaling
Professional Experience: 10 years

Elizabeth Lopez
U.S Navy School of Dental Technology: Dental Assistant
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant, Ultrasonic Scaling
Professional Experience: 31 years

Kathleen Gonzales (Campus Department Chair)
Concorde Career College: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant, Ultrasonic Scaling
Professional Experience: 26 years

Regina Garcia
Concorde Career College: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant
Professional Experience: 16 years

Sanda Popescu
UCC Long Beach: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant
Professional Experience: 25 years

David Sanchez
Everest College: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant, Ultrasonic Scaling
Professional Experience: 17 years

Melissa Steele
Concorde Career College: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant
Professional Experience: 6 years

Information deemed reliable. See our Course Catalog for complete information.