Program Overview
Seattle Central College offers 3 different dental programs:
- Dental Hygiene BAS
This is a full-time, 2-year program which prepares students for licensure and practice as a Dental Hygienist in Washington state. Program is CODA accredited and includes comprehensive preventive and periodontal care curriculum, as well expanded functions such as delivery of local anesthetic, nitrous oxide sedation, and placement of direct restorations. - Dental Assistant Certificate
The Dental Assisting program is a CODA-accredited, full-time, 1-year program which prepares students for practice as a dental assistant, as well to take the nationally-recognized Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) examination. Learning is conducted through classroom learning, hands-on labs and over 300 hours of clinical chairside experience. - Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate
The EFDA program is Washington Department of Health approved to prepare students for licensure and practice in Washington state. This 3-quarter, part-time program is designed for working dental assistants to learn procedures such as direct restorations and final impressions.
Choose the degree or certificate that interests you below.
Degrees & Certificates
Allied Health: Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS)
Expand career opportunities and build on two-year technical degrees with BAS programs that emphasize hands-on learning, typically focused on a particular industry.
- Credits to complete: 195.0
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 8 | Part Time - Part Time Option Not Available
Dental Assistant Certificate
Certificate programs provide students with a set of skills to find a job or stay current in a profession. Many certificates are designed to build on top of each other and eventually lead to a longer-term certificate or degree. These are called “stackable” certificates.
- Credits to complete: 60.0
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 4 | Part Time - Part Time Option Not Available
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Short-Term Certificate
With fewer than 20 credits, short-term certificate programs generally cover an entry-level or specific skill set needed for that industry. Credits earned in these programs may apply toward a next-level certificate or degree. Typically offered in a condensed time period.
- Credits to complete: 15.0
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 3 | Part Time - Part Time Option Not Available
- Get started with Dental Hygiene.
- Get started with Dental Assisting.
- Get started with Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary.
We invite you to visit Seattle Central College’s Health Education Center to explore our modern training facility and learn about how we can help you prepare for an in-demand healthcare profession.
Learn more about our Dental Education Clinic.
- Learn about accreditation and licensing for Dental Hygiene.
- Learn about accreditation for Dental Assisting.
- Learn about accreditation for Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary.
Learn about Gainful Employment for Dental Assisting.