Considering a Career in Dental Assisting?
Central Washington School of Dental Assisting (CWSDA) is North Central Washington’s newest vocational dental assistant training program and was established to provide an affordable vocational education for those individuals wishing to pursue a successful career as a dental assistant.
OUR GOAL is to provide each student with the fundamental professional skills necessary to seek employment within the Dental profession. Our highly trained and experienced professional staff will guide you step by step, with leading edge technology, as you prepare to enter the exciting field of dentistry. The small class size and a hands-on curriculum teaches beyond the fundamental skills to provide you with a competitive edge for employment in today’s challenging economy.
CWSDA offers individuals of diverse backgrounds and age groups wishing to begin a career or make a career change to fill a rapidly growing need for well-trained entry-level dental assistants. Interested applicants include High School/GED graduates, displaced employees from other careers and those simply wishing to make a career change or start a career.
Consider Your Career
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Hands-On Training
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Sterilization and Infection Control
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X-Ray Exposures and Techniques
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CPR & HIPAA Training
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WA State Dental Assistant Registration
Consider Your Advantages
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Variety
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Flexibility
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Excellent Work Conditions
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Personal Satisfaction
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Social Profession
Consider Your Opportunities
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Dental Practices
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Specialty Practices
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Public Health Dentistry
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Hospital Dental Clinics
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Insurance Companies
Consider Your Potential
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Average Pay of $35,640 (in 2013)
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Employee Benefits
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National Certification
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Dental Hygienist
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Dentist
Spring Session 2020: Class has just begun! Delayed due to COVID 19
No restart date has been issued by the
State at this time 4/25/2020.
Summer Class is pending at this time.
Tours always welcome by appointment
Gail 509.699.1199
Due to the COVID 19 Virus, per State regulations, we have suspended the spring class until the first of May 2020. For the most part the students have elected to do two days a week to
finish their training on schedule June 6, 2020. We wish you and yours a safe path through this serious time.
Welcome! Take a peek at our class.
Our students are learning their new "Hands on Skills" in a positive environment while having healthy activities to keep food, fluids and fresh air as part of their training.
We are in week #8 and the students have already tested on dentition and instrument identification and charting. This week they will also focus on "Greeting, seating and dismissing their patients within the HIPPA guidelines.
Every week from now until end of class they will continue there hands on skills with coronal polishes, X-rays and impressions while focusing on dentition and instruments in the classroom.
The photos attached are of past students whom we hope have taken their skills out into the private sector of a new dental career.
Every accomplishment starts with a decision…….
Visit us on FACEBOOK to get a sense of the class training environment and student interactions.
Let CWSDA Give You the Tools
Central Washington School of Dental Assisting (CWSDA) Training Program prepares students for entry level employment within the Dental Industry. Students are taught general chair-side dental assisting with hands on experience, one-on-one instruction, and coursework in
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Terminology
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Sterilization procedure
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Preparation of the patient for treatment
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Digital X-ray examinations
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Chart documentation
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The education of patients in proper oral health care
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Preparation of materials for making impressions and restorations
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Exposing of radiographs and processing digital X-ray film as directed by the dentist
In addition, students will receive an introduction to orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, general anesthesia and sedation techniques. At the end of training, the student will have completed training for and receive the AIDS/HIV certificate, CPR and bloodborne pathogens certification and Washington State Dental Assistant Registration.
The Goal of CWSDA is to be the pacesetter in providing affordable and practical education for those individuals wishing to pursue a successful career as a dental assistant.
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Saturday Sessions
CWSDA provides classes on eleven consecutive Saturdays, allowing you more flexibility for your other commitments. For those individuals desiring to make a career change, the CWSDA’s Saturday program enables students to work around their usual Monday to Friday work-week.
Central Location
Located in North Central Washington, CWSDA offers a beautiful facility easily accessible by car, train or bus. The Wenatchee facility is located in a safe, well lit neighborhood with many restaurants within walking distance. The surrounding area is a sport enthusiast’s Mecca, offering both winter and summer recreation for all interests and comfortable, affordable lodging abounds.
Competitive Price
CWSDA provides a single tuition fee exclusive of any hidden fees. It covers everything you will need for class. The quality of instruction in lecture, materials and hands-on participation offers you, the student, a complete learning experience.
Experienced Instructors
Our instructors provide over 50 years of combined experiences and education in all disciplines of dentistry, X-ray techniques, OSHA and HIPAA practices and staff training, in addition to their many other assistant skills and proficiencies. By utilizing their resources, our instructors deliver a quality education and an outstanding hands-on experience for our students.
Personal Growth
Students will become confident with chair-side dental assisting techniques. They will earn their AIDS/HIV Certificate, their CPR Certificate and Bloodborne Pathogens, and their Washington State Dental Assistant Registration, in addition to acquiring essential job seeking skills.
Growing Profession
According to the 2012 Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Assistants are expected to be among the fastest growing occupation over the2012 to 2022 projection period, with a 25 percent increase. Which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Population growth, a greater retention of natural teeth by middle-aged and older people, and an increased focus on preventative dental care for younger generations will fuel demand for dental services.