Dental Assisting
A Dental Assisting diploma or certificate from Gwinnett Tech prepares you to enter the growing field of healthcare. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts an 18% job growth for dental assistants from 2014 - 2024. Gwinnett Tech’s Dental Assisting program trains students to care for patients in dental offices, preparing them for dental treatments. Students gain hands on training including: instruction in dental assisting with chair-side and laboratory procedures, adjunctive patient care, dental office management, infection control and patient education. The Dental Assisting program at Gwinnett Tech gives students the confidence and skills needed to begin their career in this exciting field. Graduates of the program receive the Georgia Radiation Safety and Expanded Duties certification and are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board exam.
This program is offered at Gwinnett Tech's Lawrenceville campus.
Gwinnett Tech's Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and the American Dental Association (ADA).
View the fact sheet for Dental Assisting.
Take the first step toward a career in Dental Assisting and apply for next semester! Important dates and deadlines are listed to get you started and if you're looking for ways to pay for your education, explore our scholarships for this program. You can also learn about our faculty and clubs and organizations to join!
Gwinnett Tech builds relationships with local subject-matter experts to develop advisory boards, who provide feedback that ensures we deliver relevant industry-specific curriculum for today’s high-demand careers. See who serves on our Dental Assisting advisory board.
Interested in learning more about Dental Assisting? Attend one of our monthly information sessions to talk with faculty and learn more about the program and clinical experiences.
Information on gainful employment: Dental Assisting
For more information on our degree, diploma and certificate programs available, please view the course catalog.
