ADMISSIONS

We are beyond excited to start training you to become a dental assistant! Our class sizes are limited to 10 students per session with an effort to provide a more private and hands-on experience. We are continuously accepting applications from students who are motivated and looking to start their career in a professional environment. Prior to enrollment we will be conducting interviews which will be part of the selection process. If accepted there will be a $500 registration fee due to reserve your spot payable in the form of cash, check, or card and will be applied to the total cost of the program.

REQUIREMENTS

Students must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the session

Students must have their High School Diploma or GED

Students must have an in-person interview with the admission counselor

Students must complete an essay stating why they want to become a Dental Assistant

For any dental assistant practicing in the state of Texas, additional requirements will need to be fulfilled following completion of this dental assisting course: Effective 09/01/06, to apply to become a registered dental assistant, a student must complete a mandatory short course approved by The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. An approved provider list can be found on the TSBDE website: http://www.tsbde.state.tx.us. By law, a dental assistant must be registered with the TSBDE in order to take x-rays at a dentist's office.

TUITION

We have 3 payment options for your convenience:

Option 1:

$3,500 Promotion (originally $4,000)

Paid in full before start of session
Includes:
- Tuition
- Scrubs (1 set)
- Student Supplies
- CPR training

Option 2 - Payment Plan:

$3,890
- $2,000 down ($500 deposit + $1,500 before start of program)
- $135/week before start of each class*
- Includes:
  - Tuition
  - Scrubs (1 set)
  - Student Supplies
  - CPR training

Option 3 - Payment Plan:

$4,000
- $1,200 down ($500 deposit + $700 before start of program)
- $200/week before start of each class*
- Includes:
  - Tuition
  - Scrubs (1 set)
  - Student Supplies
  - CPR training

* Students who select to pay with one of Sonrisas Training Center's weekly payment plans must pay the full specified payment amount before each class. If student fails to pay their payment to any of the classes, they will be asked to leave and not be allowed to continue with the program. A student who fails to pay forfeits all deposit and tuition money previously paid to Sonrisas Training Center, except for the amount if any, that would be due back per the cancellation and refund policy.

We accept cash, checks (payable to Sonrisas Training Center) and credit/debit cards. There is a returned-check fee of $50.

Required Textbook

Essentials of Dental Assisting, 6th Edition

By Debbie S. Robinson, CDA, MS and Doni L. Bird, CDA, RDA, RDH, MA

ISBN: 9780323400640

List Price: $94.95

Student Workbook for Essentials of Dental Assisting, 6th Edition

By Debbie S. Robinson, CDA, MS and Doni L. Bird, CDA, RDA, RDH, MA

ISBN: 9780323400657

List Price: $42.95

The set is sold as a cost-saving package through the Elsevier website (Google: Essentials of Dental Assisting package)

[You can find a package on Amazon with the textbook and student workbook together for a lower price.]

PURCHASE TEXTBOOKS HERE:

Elsevier

Amazon