201 New Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309
San Joaquin Valley College
Get the hands-on experience you need to succeed.

San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates. Founded in 1977, SJVC has campuses located throughout California–including an Online division and offers a variety of accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in the business, medical and technical fields.

Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market.

Dental Assisting

Program Highlights

SJVC's Dental Assisting program trains you in all aspects of working with a dentist, including patient care, office and laboratory duties. Our balance of hands-on experience with classroom instruction covers all aspects of dental assisting skills and related theory. Whether you use your dental assisting training for a career chairside or in an administrative capacity, you are well prepared at the program's completion.

Learn

  • Dental anatomy
  • Dental radiology
  • Dental software
  • Preventive dentistry
  • Dental practice management
  • Dental science
  • Coronal polishing

Career Opportunities

Dental Assisting is an in-demand job with many work environment options available. As a dental assistant or dental office employee, you can expect to work in such areas as:

  • Private Dental Offices
  • Dental Colleges
  • Dental Laboratories
  • Private or Government Hospitals

Certifications Earned

Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and certifications in First Aid, coronal polish, radiology and CPR. Graduates are also eligible to take the State of California Board of Dental Examiners Examination for State Licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).

Programmatic Accreditation

San Joaquin Valley College's Dental Assisting program is accredited by the State Board of Dental Examiners, Committee on Dental Auxiliaries and California Department of Consumer Affairs.

Programs Offered


Business

  • Business Administration

Career Training

  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
  • Industrial Technology

Criminal Justice & Legal

  • Criminal Justice: Corrections
  • Emergency Services and Safety Management

Health

  • Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
  • Dental Assisting
  • Emergency Services and Safety Management
  • Health Care Insurance Specialist
  • Pharmacy Technology
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Surgical Technology
  • Therapeutic Massage

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