Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant Classes in Covington, LA
Also Serving Students Near Slidell, LA, and Lafayette, LA
Our Dental Assistant Program
Our accredited dental assistant program is perfect for you if you want to launch a new career by working in a dental office or clinic. Whether you're new to the workforce or looking for a fresh start in healthcare, this program provides the practical training and confidence to help you succeed.
Become a Dental Assistant
A career as a dental assistant offers a dynamic, people-centered role in healthcare, where professionals support dentists with everything from preparing patients and taking X-rays to assisting during procedures and managing front-office responsibilities. With strong demand in dental practices nationwide, it’s a path that provides job stability and flexibility. Whether you're a recent high school graduate or seeking a meaningful career change, dental assisting offers an accessible entry point into healthcare, and at Delta College, you can gain the skills and certification needed to begin your new career in under a year.
Choose Delta College
At Delta College, our dental assistant course blends expert instruction with immersive, hands-on learning to prepare students for every aspect of the profession. You'll gain critical skills in chairside assisting—supporting dentists during procedures—while also learning how to take dental x-rays using digital imaging, maintain infection control, and handle sterilization protocols with precision and care.
In addition to clinical training, the program emphasizes essential administrative competencies, including scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and mastering dental office workflows. Our experienced instructors, who are seasoned dental professionals themselves, provide real-world insight and experience throughout your training. With access to the tools and technologies found in today’s modern dental offices, you’ll build both skill and confidence through supervised clinical experiences.
Get Certification Opportunities
Our dental assistant classes prepare you to sit for national and state certification exams, including the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exams. These credentials help set you apart and expand your job opportunities.
Find Support Every Step of the Way
From enrollment to employment, our team is here to support your success. We offer:
- Flexible class schedules
- Financial aid and scholarship opportunities for those who qualify
- Career services and job placement assistance after graduation
We understand that every student’s journey is different, and we’re committed to helping you reach your goals in a way that fits your life.
Take the First Step Toward a New Future
Dental assisting is more than just a job—it’s a meaningful career that lets you help others smile brighter every day. With Delta College’s Dental Assistant program in locations like Covington, LA; Slidell, LA; and Lafayette, LA, you can gain the skills, experience, and credentials to step confidently into the workforce.
Ready to get started? Contact us today to learn more, request info, or schedule a campus tour. Your future in dental care starts here.
Approximate Completion Time: 7.5 Months of Day Classes
With a growing demand for dental assistants nationwide, your skills will be in high demand, offering you job stability and career growth.
Enroll Today!
Take the first step toward a successful career in healthcare by enrolling in the Dental Assistant program at Delta College. Our admissions team is ready to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the enrollment process. Don’t wait—start your journey to becoming a Dental Assistant today!
Occupation Information
Gain a better understanding of your career path with information on what to expect in the industry. Explore these details to help guide your journey after Delta College.
Dental Assistants have many tasks, ranging from patient care to record keeping, in a dental office. Their duties vary by state and by the dentists’ offices where they work.
Duties: Dental Assistants typically do the following:
- Work with patients to make them comfortable in the dental chair and to prepare them for treatments and procedures.
- Sterilize dental instruments
- Prepare the work area for patient treatment by setting out instruments and materials.
- Help dentists by handing them instruments during procedures.
- Keep patients’ mouths dry by using suction hoses or other equipment
- Instruct patients in proper dental hygiene
- Process X-Rays and do lab tasks under direction of a dentist
- Keep records of dental treatments
- Schedule patient appointments
- Work with patients on billing and payment
Employment of dental assistants is expected to grow by 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than average for all occupations.
About 55,100 openings for dental assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Information taken from the Occupational Outlook Handbook on the internet 8/19/2024
The median annual wage for dental assistants was $46,540 in May 2023. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,470, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $61,060.
*Information taken from the Occupational Outlook Handbook on the internet 9/15/2021
Consumer Information
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- Registration Fee: $100
- Tuition through Graduation: $14,950
- Books and Supplies: included*
- Total Cost: $15,050
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Real Student Success
See how Delta College has helped students take the next step in their careers. This video highlights real experiences and achievements, showing the difference our hands-on training and supportive community can make.