We are now accepting applications for the Winter Term.
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How long is the program?
The program is 10 weeks long.
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How many students are in each class?
There are a maximum of 20 students in each class. This allows for plenty of individualized attention and ensures that everyone in the class gets the most out of the program.
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What is the student/teacher ratio?
At capacity, we have one teacher to every eight students.
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What payment plans do you have?
We offer various payment plans to meet your needs: Pay in Full: Pay the full amount prior to starting classes. This option includes all necessary supplies and incurs no interest. Custom Down Payment Plan: Make a down payment higher than $600, with the monthly payments dependent on the amount of your down payment. This option includes an 11% interest rate. Minimum Down Payment Plan: Make a down payment of $500-$600, followed by 24 monthly payments of $250. This option includes an 11% interest rate.
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What are the requirements for admission into the program?
Students should generally be older than 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have access to a computer or smartphone. A criminal conviction will need to be explained to the Indiana Board of Dentistry, and all necessary documents submitted for evaluation.
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What certifications will I receive after completing the program?
Upon completion students will receive a certificate of completion. Radiology license upon qualifying the Exam from RHS Board Exam and CPR
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What type of support does Oceanpointe Dental Academy of Indiana offer for job placement?
We offer personalized coaching, resume templates, mock interviews, and salary negotiation techniques to secure your dream job. We have also partnered with dental offices in the area to help you gain your shadowing hours. These turn out to be valuable connections to have when searching for a job after graduation.
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What type of hands-on experience will I get in the program?
You will learn the latest techniques and best practices in dental assisting, including chairside assisting, dental radiology, infection control, and patient communication.
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What kind of student will succeed in your program?
If you have the will to succeed, we can show you the way! We ask our students to bring the drive and passion to learn, and we will handle the rest.
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Can I transfer some of my credits from another program over to this one?
Contact hours earned at The OceanPointe Dental Academy of Indiana may not transfer to another educational institution. Contact hours earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by The OceanPointe Dental Academy of Indiana. You should obtain confirmation that The OceanPointe Dental Academy of Indiana will accept any contact hours you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer contact hours earned at The OceanPointe Dental Academy of Indiana to determine if such institutions will accept contact hours earned at Oceanpointe Dental Academy of Indiana prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement. The ability to transfer contact hours from The OceanPointe Dental Academy of Indiana to another educational institution may be very limited. Your contact hours may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at The OceanPointe Dental Academy of Indiana if you enroll in another educational institution. You should never assume that contact hours will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of The OceanPointe Dental Academy of Indiana and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the contact hours earned at The OceanPointe Dental Academy of Indiana before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.
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Do I need to be a dental assistant already?
EFDA is built for assistants who are already working or have completed a dental assisting program. New to the field? Start with our 10-week Dental Assistant program, then move into EFDA.
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How is the course delivered?
A combination of coursework and hands-on labs in a real dental office, with schedules designed around working assistants.
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Can my employer pay?
Yes — many practices pay for staff training. We can invoice your dental office directly and offer discounts for 2 or more assistants.
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Is this course aligned with Indiana requirements?
Our curriculum is designed to meet the Indiana State Board of Dentistry's requirements for coronal polishing and fluoride application.
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How long does it take?
Most students finish the online coursework in a few evenings, then attend one hands-on lab day, plus the required supervised patient experiences.
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I just finished a dental assisting program — do I qualify?
Yes. Graduates of a dental assisting program qualify, and so do assistants with at least one year of practice experience.
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