Program applications will be available on this site on March 15 at 8 a.m.
The blue tab below will link you the the application. Please download, fill out and mail to:
Allan Hancock College
Health Science Office, M132
800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Applications will not be accepted after May 31
We look forward to receiving your application!
Start a career in dental assisting
Approved by the California Board of Dental Examiners, this two-semester (fall and spring) program provides technical skills needed for employment in a dental office. The student develops skills to participate as a member of the dental health team in general chairside and specialty procedures, office management, and x-ray techniques.
Application to the Dental Program
Questions about the application process can be emailed to healthsciences@hancockcollege.edu
Questions about the dental assisting program can be emailed to kjohnson@hancockcollege.edu
Degree and Certificate Information
Dental Assisting - Associate in Science
Dental Assisting - Certificate of Achievement
New Course Offerings
DA-329 Dental Practicum
Units: 4 Lab Course, Letter Grade Only, Non-Transferable.
This course has been reduced from 5 units to 4 units. Supervised learning experiences in a dental office in the various application of dental assisting duties.
DA 320 Dental Practicum in the Community.
Units: 1, Lab course, Letter grade only, non-transferable.
This is a supervised learning experience The students will participate in dental screenings,provide
oral hygiene instruction and apply fluoride varnish on children in the community and
Public Health settings.
Accreditation Information
Allan Hancock College Dental Assisting program is approved by the Dental Board of California.