NEW CLASS SESSION AVAILABLE! FRIDAY/SATURDAY
Sierra Mountain Education provides HANDS-ON training during our 15-weeks of Dental Assistant instruction!
congradulations to our first Dental assistant graduates!
A Great clinic day helping our community in need!
Our Partner
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to Compassion Dental on their grand opening! We're thrilled to have been part of this exciting event, and we want to express our gratitude to all the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors for joining us in celebrating this milestone. Your support means the world to us!
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Fernley High School Career Day!
Had a blast at the Fernley High School Career Day this week! Two Sierra Mountain Education students did a great job in helping me set up and talk about their experience in the program....and guess what???... just 5 weeks in the program, they have dental assistant jobs! Dental Assistants are in BIG DEMAND!
START A NEW CAREER IN 15-WEEKS!
Dental Assistant Program
Now Enrolling
Call Today or Send us an Admission Application to Get Started!
The Dental Assistant Role in the Dental Office
The dental assistant is an integral part of the healthcare team. They are multiskilled in a variety of dental office functions and are dedicated in assisting the dentist and dental team in all phases of dentistry.
Assist the dentist with treatment planning and
chairside procedures.
Take and develop dental radiographs.
Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
Perform laboratory functions such as pour and trim models, construct custom trays, and fabricate temporary crowns and bridges.
Provide assistance in the office with tasks such as appointment scheduling, record keeping, telephone management, and billing.
Why Choose Us
Dedicated Educators
Commitment to Excellence
Dedicated Educators
Learning is easier when you have an excellent Instructor. That's why our Instructors are highly qualified dentists, dental assistants, and office managers, who have many years experience in a variety of positions in the dental office and are actively practicing dentistry. Our faculty is passionate about dental assisting and bring this enthusiasm into the classroom.
Our Program
Commitment to Excellence
Dedicated Educators
Our Dental Assistant Program was founded to create opportunities in this rapidly growing market for students to train and become well qualified dental assistants. Our overall goal is to provide a quality education that is effective, affordable, and convenient. Our Institution not only focuses on teaching dental assistant skills, we place
Our Dental Assistant Program was founded to create opportunities in this rapidly growing market for students to train and become well qualified dental assistants. Our overall goal is to provide a quality education that is effective, affordable, and convenient. Our Institution not only focuses on teaching dental assistant skills, we place emphasis on the importance of leadership and soft skills in the workplace.
We have created an affordable accelerated dental assistant program that will train you to become a dental assistant in 15 weeks. We are not a 1-2 year training program that can leave you with tons of student loan debt. Through experience, we have found that students capacity to learn is much greater when hands-on experience is provided in combination with small class size and qualified caring instructors who are passionate in our mission. The learning environment we have created provides students with the comfortability of open communication and individual attention in learning.
Commitment to Excellence
Commitment to Excellence
Commitment to Excellence
Professional and Leadership skills are in demand in all markets. Here at Sierra Mountain Education, we believe that not only is it important to teach dental assisting skills, but also to teach our students the importance of leadership and soft skills in the dental office. We believe that combining these two areas of instruction will produ
Professional and Leadership skills are in demand in all markets. Here at Sierra Mountain Education, we believe that not only is it important to teach dental assisting skills, but also to teach our students the importance of leadership and soft skills in the dental office. We believe that combining these two areas of instruction will produce a dynamic professional and ensure an easier transition to employment.
Our Career Service Department will assist in employment preparation, resume writing, and provide mock interviews to help our graduates with the job search.
We are confident that you will find your experience here both rewarding and effective in providing you an education and marketing skills as you start your new career as a dental assistant.
Commitment to Excellence
Commitment to Excellence
15 –week program
Learn the necessary skills to prepare you for employment in just 15 weeks.
Affordable Tuition
High quality education at a fraction of the cost of a traditional dental assistant program.
You may
qualify for financial aid. Payment plan also available
Small Class Size
Allows our instructors to offer more one-on -one attent
15 –week program
Learn the necessary skills to prepare you for employment in just 15 weeks.
Affordable Tuition
High quality education at a fraction of the cost of a traditional dental assistant program.
You may
qualify for financial aid. Payment plan also available
Small Class Size
Allows our instructors to offer more one-on -one attention in training, providing enhanced learning opportunities.
Hands-On Learning
Gain chairside experience with active dental
professionals in a dental setting .
Course Details
The Dental Assistant program trains students in the dental assistant field to become entry-level Dental Assistants. Upon completion of this program, an award of Dental Assistant Certificate of Completion is given, and graduates are prepared to enter the workforce as an entry-level Dental Assistant. This is an accelerated Dental Assistant Program. 15-weeks plus a 40-hour externship at the completion of the program.
Class Days and Time-
Our program is a 15-week program, with two scheduled classes per week.
Two Sessions available:
Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 1pm or Friday and Saturday (Friday 1pm-6pm) and Saturday (9am to 2pm).
Curriculum Subjects
- Introduction to Dental Assisting/HIPAA
- General Anatomy
- Oral Health Care/Prophylaxis/Sealants
- OSHA/Sterilization
- Patient Assessment/Treatment Planning
- Chairside/Dental Materials/Impressions
- Radiology
- CPR Training/Certification
- Employment Strategies/Leadership
Start Dates - Wednesday/Friday Session
August 2, 2023
November 17, 2023
March 6, 2024
Start Dates - Friday/Saturday Session
October 13, 2023
February 2, 2024
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PROGRAM TUITION $4900
Tuition Payment Options
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School Director
Christina G. Smith
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