The Dental Assisting program prepares students to assist dentists in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team, performing chairside and related office and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice. A combination of lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences provide students with knowledge in infection/hazard control, radiography, dental materials, preventive dentistry, and clinical procedures. Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants. As a Dental Assistant II, defined by the Dental Laws of North Carolina, graduates work in dental offices and other related areas.  

Perry Health Sciences Admissions
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Dental Assisting Admission Checklist

Ready to get started at Wake Tech? Follow the steps below to begin:

• Apply to Wake Tech.  

• Complete the MANDATORY Information Session for Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene. Applicants are NOT eligible to take any classes (pre-curriculum, general education, or clinical) until they have attended the session. Sessions are currently only offered online.

• Apply for Financial Aid and Veterans benefits  (if applicable)

• Activate your Wake Tech student account.

• Complete the New Student Orientation.

• Complete the e-Learning Intro: Online Learning Readiness Assessment to be eligible to enroll in online courses.  

• Schedule an appointment with an advisor after transcripts have been received.

Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program is based on a competitive process – NOT a waiting list. When there are more applicants meeting admission requirements than available seats, those applicants with the highest number of points will be selected. 

• Once all admission requirements have been met, submit a separate application for the Dental Assisting program

  • The Dental Assisting program begins in the Fall (August) semester only.

  • Email your completed application to [email protected]

    • The application deadline is May 15

  • Once admitted into the Dental Assisting classes, students are required to attend a mandatory departmental orientation and complete all clinical site requirements. 

Note: Wake Tech Community College is continuously evaluating admissions procedures and reserves the right to make changes as necessary.