Launch Your Career in Dentistry – Become a Dental Assistant!
Are you passionate about helping others and interested in a healthcare career with strong job prospects? Consider becoming a Dental Assistant—a crucial member of any dental care team. Dental Assistants work closely with Dentists to ensure smooth office operations, provide high-quality patient care, and contribute to the overall success of dental practice.
Earn While You Learn – At No Cost to You!
The Butte County Career Technical Education (CTE) Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program offers a unique, hands-on learning opportunity at no cost to the Apprentice. Through this earn-and-learn model, you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to launch a successful dental career—while earning a steady income.
This program also prepares you to take the California State Board exam to become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
Skills-Based Training
Work-Based Learning
Professional Instruction
The program includes certifications in:
Earn Competitive Wages
Eligibility Requirements:
This is a career pathway that blends education, hands-on experience, and income while preparing you for a rewarding future in dentistry. Please fill out the interest form and we will contact you when there is an adequate pool of employers ready to hire.
The Butte County Career Technical Education (CTE) Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program offers a unique, hands-on learning opportunity at no cost to the Apprentice. Through this earn-and-learn model, you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to launch a successful dental career—while earning a steady income.
This program also prepares you to take the California State Board exam to become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
Skills-Based Training
- 160 hours of in-class technical instruction
- 2000 hours of paid, on-the-job training
- Credit for prior experience and demonstrated skills
- Industry-recognized training that prepares you for the CA state board exam to become a Registered Dental Assistant
Work-Based Learning
- Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced dental professionals
- Learn and grow in a real dental practice setting
Professional Instruction
- Classroom sessions taught by certified dental industry experts
- Instruction focused on both clinical skills and workplace professionalism
The program includes certifications in:
- Infection Control/Dental Practice Act (DPA)
- Dental Radiation Safety
- Coronal Polishing
- Pit and Fissure Sealants.
Earn Competitive Wages
- Begin paid employment from day one
- Guaranteed wage increases as you acquire new skills and complete milestones
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED
This is a career pathway that blends education, hands-on experience, and income while preparing you for a rewarding future in dentistry. Please fill out the interest form and we will contact you when there is an adequate pool of employers ready to hire.
Contact Info
Meredith Henrick, Program Coordinator - CTE/Apprenticeships
[email protected]
530-879-7462 ext. 1212
Meredith Henrick, Program Coordinator - CTE/Apprenticeships
[email protected]
530-879-7462 ext. 1212
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Butte County Office of Education will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The Butte County Office of Education will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
The Butte County Office of Education will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The Butte County Office of Education will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.
