Dental Assistant Program
Additional Expenses and Information
Please be prepared to meet the following estimated expense that will be incurred
before the program begins and during.
Description
Cost
Cost
√ Description
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Purchase Blue and Green
$35.00
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Teeth
Patient radiology fee for 4
$100.00
Clinical Attire-3-4 sets
$90patients paid the first
($30.00/set)
120
semester (4x$25.00)
With White Socks
Safety Glasses (2) (available $6-10
Clinical rubber soled white
$50.00
at home depot or bookstore)
shoes
Student membership
$35.00
Required-Hepatitis Vaccine
$180.00
American Dental Assistant
and physical (may be covered
Association (ADAA) This
by medical insurance or
includes your student
available at Student Health
liability insurance for $10.00 $10.00
Services By Appointment
optional.
CPR Card (paid at time CPR $50.00
3 pairs Rubber Utility Gloves $10-15
Pure Nitrile Autoclavable
is taken)
Additional Materials to help you through the program-Approx. $50.00-$100.00
Description
√ Description
√
Pocket Organizer with appointment calendar
Large 3 Ring Binder with index dividers for clinical
Hole punch
handouts, grading and charting criteria for reference
1 box of paper clips
during clinical
Pencils and Pens
2 inch binder with dividers ( for externship paper)
1 red and blue pencil
(Good quality)
Plain wristwatch with second hand. Timex nurse’s
Small stapler
watch is adequate.
1Can of Air Spray
electronics type
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1 Box of Ziploc BagsSandwich size
1 Box of 45 gal clear trash bags (Costco or Smart
Egg of Silly Putty
Final)
Modeling Clay 3 colors
Not playdough
Plastic Clipboard with surface that allows for cleaning
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Plastic Container 16 ½ x13x6 ¾ inch
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(for storage of all items) Walmart (No bigger)
Personal Items to have on hand
√ Description
√
Feminine hygiene items, aspirin
Toothbrush/paste
Deodorant, hand lotion, Nail kit
Hair Bands, clips &
Brush
General Information
Entrance Costs
Description
Approx. Cost √
Tuition
$1472.00
Lab Fees includes all classes
$363.00
Parking Permit-per semester $35.00
$70.00
Textbooks for entire program
$610.00
Licensure and Certification Fees
After Graduation
Upon Completion of your program you are eligible to take the State and National Exams
these are the approximate costs. Costs are subject to change at anytime.
Description
(State) RDA Registration Application Practical
RDA Written Exam and Law and Ethics
Rental Kit
(National)CDA-Certified Dental Assistant Exam
Approx. Cost √
$80.00
$66.00
$90.00
$380.00
DENTAL ASSISTANT NAME TAGS
To order your name tag, please go to the link below:
http://www.plaquemaker.com/Reorder.html
and where you are asked for an order #, please enter 132759.
In the box that asks for text and changes please enter the name that you
would like on the name tag. We will e-mail a proof the next business day
for your approval and payment.
Your tag should look like the sample below:
You only need one badge.
Cypress College Picture ID
Part of the responsibility of being a professional is identifying who we are. At your
earliest convenience you need to go to the student center to obtain a student picture I.D.
This is a requirement: You must be identified as a student while practicing on a patient.
Mrs. Pacheco
DA Program Director