Dental Assistant Program
Riverside Campus
Hybrid
Format
10 Months
Approximate Length§
8
Course Modules
Yes
Includes Externship
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About This Program
If you feel stuck in a career rut and you’re ready to work toward a more fulfilling position in an in-demand field, consider enrolling in the Riverside Dental Assistant program at UEI College. In as few as 10 months, you will learn and practice the key clinical, radiographic (X-ray) and preventative procedures dental offices expect their assistants to know. Through training and mentorship from instructors with professional experience in the industry, plus real-world training at a local clinic, you will learn invaluable skills necessary to assistant with patient care, educate about preventative dentistry, and assist with clinical administrative duties.
Course List
Course
Course Title
DA 110
Dental Science/Medical Emergencies
DA 120
Chairside Assisting
DA 130
Radiography
DA 140
Dental Material
DA 150
Preventative Dentistry
DA 160
Dental Specialties
DA 170
Prosthodontics/Administrative Assistant
DA 190
Externship
Career Outcomes
As a graduate of the program, you may qualify for the following positions:
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Certified Registered Dental Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Oral Surgery Assistant
- Orthodontic Assistant
- Orthodontic Technician
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Surgical Dental Assistant
Riverside Campus Details
Campus:
UEI College - Riverside
Address:
1860 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
Map
Phone:
(951) 394-0588
Campus Hours:
Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Accreditation:
UEI College - Riverside is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Year Opened:
2011
Classes Starting:
January 30, 2025¶
Nearby Campuses:
UEI College Riverside Dental Assistant Faculty
Learn from knowledgeable instructors who have experience working in the field.
Laura Daugherty
Concorde Career College: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant
Professional Experience: 21 years
Lisa Whitehead
Nova Institute of Health Technology: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant, Ultrasonic Scaling
Professional Experience: 10 years
Elizabeth Lopez
U.S Navy School of Dental Technology: Dental Assistant
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant, Ultrasonic Scaling
Professional Experience: 31 years
Kathleen Gonzales (Campus Department Chair)
Concorde Career College: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant, Ultrasonic Scaling
Professional Experience: 26 years
Regina Garcia
Concorde Career College: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant
Professional Experience: 16 years
Sanda Popescu
UCC Long Beach: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant
Professional Experience: 25 years
David Sanchez
Everest College: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant, Ultrasonic Scaling
Professional Experience: 17 years
Melissa Steele
Concorde Career College: Dental Assistant Diploma
Certs: RDA, X-ray, Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant
Professional Experience: 6 years
Information deemed reliable. See our Course Catalog for complete information.
