Dental Assistant – 20 Weeks

Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Wallace Community College.

Dental assistants work alongside dentists and dental hygienists in a dental office, where they perform a variety of job duties. The primary role of a dental assistant is assisting the dentist during procedures by providing tools and materials. Some of the duties of a dental assistant include preparing patients for dental procedures, ensuring the sterility of the dental environment, working with suppliers, helping patients schedule appointments, and teaching patients about proper oral health.

Cost: $2,050, includes tuition and books.

Prerequisites include:

  • Prospective students must go through an application/interview process.
  • State issued photo ID
  • Dental Assistant Application (Applications available in April for July 2026 class)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Hepatitis B Titer (Blood Test) Results
  • WorkKeys Scores of 5 for Workplace Documents and 4 for Graphic Literacy
  • Students must be at least 18 years old

Pathways to Prosperity Scholarship

  Eligibility & Restrictions:

  • Qualifying student must be an Alabama resident.
  • The short-term training program must be completed within one calendar year of the course start date.
  • Must enroll in an ACCS-approved short-term credential program (for credit or non-credit) that can be completed in two semesters or less and leads to an in-demand career identified by the Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways (ACCCP).
  • Demonstrate financial need.

This course is approved for:

Location:  Gary Hall, Dothan Campus
(334) 556-2414
adunlap@wallace.edu

Office Hours
Mon – Thur: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Wallace Workforce Development Refund Policy:

Written notice of withdrawal must be sent to the course point-of-contact two weeks prior to the course start date to receive a 100% refund.

To receive a 75% refund, written notice of withdrawal must be sent to the course point-of-contact one week prior to the course start date.

If a student attends the first night of training or does not send prior written notice of withdrawal per the guidelines above, no refund will be issued.