- Diploma
- 24 months
Associate in Science - Dental Assisting
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley - College of San Mateo · San Mateo, United States
Tuition
$9,912
Submit by November 15, 2026 · 24 days left · starts January 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- January 1, 2027
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Cost of living (annual)
- $22,280
Overview
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 Schools of Dentistry, and in various dental offices in local area.
Registered Dental Assisting career opportunities are available in dental offices, private practice, and community clinics.
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to: • Legally sit for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) licensing examination for the State of California.
• Legally sit for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) licensing examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
• Follow the continuing education (CE) procedures necessary to maintain current knowledge and remain updated in areas of dental assisting and dentistry in general.
• Demonstrate knowledge of existing California laws regarding delegatable duties and dental ethics as they relate to dental assisting.
Entry requirements
We have not collected the requirements for this course yet. Ask us and we will confirm them with the university.
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- $9,912
- Cost of living (annual)
- $22,280
Published as San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley - College of San Mateo publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
January 1, 2027
Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by November 15, 2026
Applications opened August 13, 2026
August 1, 2027
Starts August 1, 2027 · apply by July 1, 2027
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January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by November 15, 2027
not confirmed by the school
August 1, 2028
Starts August 1, 2028 · apply by July 1, 2028
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