Dental Assistant Training Program

Train for a career that helps others smile 

Ready to invest in YOU? If you're looking for a healthcare career that blends hands-on skills with meaningful patient interaction, dental assisting could be a great fit. Dental assistants play an important role in helping dental practices run smoothly while supporting patients throughout their visit. Fortis’ Dental Assistant Training Program is designed to help you build practical skills, gain confidence in a supportive learning environment, and explore what it takes to secure an entry-level position in the healthcare sector as a dental assistant.  

What does a dental assistant do? 

Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. From sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment to preparing the tools and materials required to treat each patient, dental assistants keep a dentist’s office running smoothly and efficiently. During dental procedures, assistants work chairside to provide assistance for the Dentist and the Dental Hygienist. The Fortis Dental Assistant Training Program curriculum provides a foundation in the health sciences and hands-on training in using the technology necessary to perform tasks typically performed by a Dental Assistant. 

What does it take to become a dental assistant?

To enroll in the Fortis Dental Assistant training program, applicants must meet the following requirements:  

• Hold a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or equivalent 
• Be at least 17 years old at the start of studies 
• Submit an application form 
• Participate in an interview with administrative staff 

What does a Dental Assistant training program at Fortis look like?

• Earn a diploma in as little as 48 instructional weeks 
• Participate in classroom lectures to gain a foundation in the health sciences
• Experience hands-on training in the lab, covering strategies and techniques that directly support dentists in both treatment and examination rooms 
• Learn how to provide educational, preventative, and clinical therapeutic services to patients as a promoter of healthy dental hygiene
• Learn from passionate, experienced instructors with real-world skills and a dedication to student success 
• Become eligible upon completion of the program to take the Dental Assisting National Board’s (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Exam, and the Infection Control Examination (ICE) Exam. Graduates will also be eligible to participate in the Expanded Functions Preparation and certification course and the Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) certification exam. *

What You’ll Learn

• How to operate clinical and diagnostic equipment found in most modern dental offices, including dental units and chairs, oral evacuation equipment, oxygen tanks, personal computers, ultrasonic units and X-ray units.