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Dental Assisting

Dental Assisting

VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE DENTAL ASSISTING CLINIC/MATERIALS LAB

 

VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE DENTAL ASSISTING CLINIC/MATERIALS LAB

PROGRAM DATES

The Program Runs

Fall Cohort – 08/06/2025 - 02/13/2025

Sring Cohort – 01/07/2026 - 06/26/2026

Hybrid Program – Class meets 1-2 days/week 1-5 p.m.

600 Clock Hours - Certificate Program 

Program completion dates for the 2025-2026 academic year are subject to change,

due to unforeseen circumstances and/or events.

Deadline for accepting applications for the Fall cohort - July 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

Deadline for accepting applications for the Spring cohort - December 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

Applications for the Dental Assisting program are now open.

LOCATION OF PROGRAM

Classes are held at the MSSU Campus in the Health Science Building

Located at: 3950 E. Newman Rd Joplin, MO 64801

HOW TO APPLY

Apply at the "Application" link below on this page

You can also pay the application fee at the “Pay Application Fee” link below.

*APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR ARE OPEN*

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

This program is eligible for The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. For more information and to see if you qualify, go to MO Fast Track.

This program is WIOA approved. Please contact the MO Job Center at 417-629-3000, or www.wibswmo.com, or 730 S. Wall Ave, Joplin to apply.

To apply for Federal Student Aid, go to Student Aid and complete your FAFSA. 

For questions regarding Financial Aid, please contact our Financial Aid Coordinator at 417-680-0004. 

  • The Dental Assisting program will offer students the opportunity to obtain the training needed to assist the dentist in providing care for patients. Your training in dental terminology, chair side assisting procedures, radiology, infection control, and dental office computers will make you a valuable asset to any dental practice. Graduates have the opportunity to work for a private dental practice or work at a dental clinic performing a variety of services.

  • To be considered for acceptance into the Dental Assisting program, interested individuals must:

    • Be a minimum of 18 years of age upon entering the program
    • Submit application form and fee
    • Submit official high school transcript, or GED/HiSET certificate
    • Sign consent and complete drug and criminal background screening
    • Contact financial aid
    • Attend orientation session prior to first day of class
  • Step 1

    Submit Application with fee to Franklin Technology Center

    In order to be considered for admission into Dental Assisting program, the first step in the process is to receive an application packet and complete the following:

    • Read the program sheet
    • Review program cost sheet and keep a copy (Important: The school reserves the right to adjust program tuition and fees prior to the start of the program.)
    • Complete & sign application form
    • Return signed application form, consent forms if applicable, and non-refundable $25 application fee to the address below or submitted online at franklintechnologycenter.com.

    Step 2

    Transcripts

    Once Step 1 has been complete, provide the following:

    Official high school or GED/HiSET transcripts. It is your responsibility to request your transcript from the High School you graduated from or the state you received your GED/HiSET from. Please have requested copies mailed to:

    Franklin Technology Center

    810 S Wall Ave

    Joplin, MO 64801

    Step 3

    Contact Financial Aid

    • All applicants must make initial contact with the Financial Aid Coordinator, even if not planning to use financial aid monies to pay for the program. The Financial Aid Coordinator may be reached at 417-680-0004, ext. 2062.
    • The FAFSA must be completed online at student aid website. Call the Financial Aid Coordinator at 417-680-0004, ext. 2062 if assistance is needed in completing the FAFSA.
    • If a previous loan that was in default status, and the requirements to take care of the default status as been completed, a letter from the State Department of Education confirming that the loan is no longer in default status MUST be provided. Failure to do so will result in the application being removed from the applicant pool.

    Step 4

    Health and Policy Forms

    Applicants must be 18 years of age upon entering the program. Immunization records including childhood, Hep B series or Titer and a current TB test is required of all students as recommended by the CDC for “ Practice Standards for all Healthcare Professionals”. Prior to the beginning of the school year, a drug screening and background check will be required. If the student fails drug screening or background check, it will be an automatic dismissal from the program.

    Step 5

    Orientation

    All students will be required to attend orientation prior to the first day of class. Students will be contacted regarding program-specific orientation date, time and location after acceptance.

    Please direct all correspondence and inquiries to:

    Franklin Technology Center

    810 S. Wall Avenue

    Joplin, MO 64801

    Telephone: 417-680-0004

    Fax: 417-680-0005

    *Disclaimer: The programs and courses require a minimum number of students in order for the classes to be offered.

  • Quality classroom instruction combined with hands-on experience is provided during the Dental Assisting Program.

    Various courses include*:

    • The Dental Assisting Profession
    • Sciences in Dentistry
    • Infection Prevention
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Radiographic Imaging
    • Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Disease
    • Foundation of Clinical Dentistry
    • Patient Information and Assessment
    • Dental Materials
    • Assisting in Comprehensive Dental Care

    *Curriculum subject to change, as determined by FTC.

    Internship experience is provided through cooperating community dental offices or dental clinics in the Joplin and surrounding areas.

An application must be filled out AND the application fee must be paid in order to apply for this program.

Please click on the link below to access the online application.

**tuition and fees for 2025-2026 are estimates only and are subject to change**

A NON-REFUNDABLE Application Fee of $25 is required prior to acceptance into the program.

*APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR ARE OPEN*

  • $5,625.00

  • $1,070.00

  • Sherpath for Robinson: Modern Dental Assisting, 14th Edition

    ISBN:  97804432692267  $157

    Dental Instruments- A Pocket Guide, 8th Edition

    ISBN:  9780323873901  $51.00

    Modern Dental Assisting Student Workbook, 14th Edition

    ISBN:  9780443120312  $73.00

    Modern Dental Assisting Textbook, 14th Edition

    ISBN:  9780323824408  $35.00   

     

    Textbook Total $316

    *Subject to change

  • $7,011.00

*Program information and cost subject to change. *