• Program Overview

    Upon graduating from the Dental Assisting Program the student will be able to perform different types of patient care, office and laboratory duties.

    The student will be able to assist the dentist and other dental auxiliary to provide more efficient dental treatment. A major part of the program includes externships in various dental offices throughout Collier County.
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  • Next Start Date
    August 10, 2023 (date subject to change)

    Program Length
    1230 Hours

    Career Opportunities
    Dental Assistant, Orthodontic Dental Assistant, Pediatric Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant 

    Industry Certifications/State Credentials
    Career Program Certificate

    Information Sheet
    PDF (3 pages)

    Curriculum Framework
    PDF (17 pages)

    Rack Brochure
    PDF (2 pages)


Radial Graph showing completion rate of 95%, Placement rate of 84%, and Licensure rate of 100%

  • Program Structure and Courses

    • This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 3 occupational completion points. This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3) (b), F.S. 

      The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

    Course #

    OCP

    Course Name

    Hours

    DEA0725

    A

    Introduction to Dental Assisting

    90

    DEA0726

    B

    Dental Infection Control Assistant

    210

    DEA0727

    C

    Dental Assisting 1

    465

    DEA0728

    C

    Dental Assisting 2

    465

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Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Danielle Johnson

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Mrs. Melissa Frenyea

I am one of the Dental Assisting Instructors here at Lorenzo Walker Technical College. I began my journey here at Lorenzo in 2016 helping the dual enrollment students obtain certifications as Expanded Functions Dental Assistants and Certified Dental Assistants. 
My experience in the dental field started in Memphis Tennessee where I graduated Technical College in 1996. Over the years I have worked in General Dentistry, Endodontics, Orthodontics and Oral Surgery. I specialized in Orthodontics and Surgery.