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Dental Assistant

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  Healthcare  —  Dental Assistant for Non-Native English Speakers

Dental Assistant for Non-Native English Speakers

Dental Assistant for Non-Native English Speakers is perfect for intermediate and advanced English Language Learners (ELL) interested in becoming a Dental Assistant. Our accelerated program is offered in the evening and can be completed in 5-months.

Hybrid courses include:

  • English for Dentistry – focused on vocabulary and English skills.
  • Dental Assistant – teaches the skills needed to be a Dental Assistant and pass DANB’s Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam.
Request More Information

Career counseling and job placement assistance is available. For more information about this exceptional program, call 215-504-8581 or email alliedhealth@bucks.edu.

Program Cost

The program is $4,100. You may be eligible to participate for free through PA CareerLink® funding! Payment plans are available. Contact our office for more details.

Next Steps

Find out if our program is right for you! First, take the English Placement Test to determine your level. We will contact you to discuss your score and program eligibility.

Start the English Placement Test

Registration opens the week of July 21, 2025 for our Fall 2025 semester.

Dental Assistant Non-Native English Speaker WHPAH 2000 WB1

Tuition: $1700.00
Instructor: TBD
Where & When: Online 8/11/25-9/5/25 Self Paced

Register in Self-Service

Program Requirements:

  • This program is for intermediate and advanced English language learners.
  • This is a self-paced 40 hour course.
  • This course is one of two courses required for the Dental Assistant NNES program.
  • Students must take both courses to earn their Dental Assistant program certificate, Dental Assistant for Non-Native English Speaker & Dental Assistant.

Dental Assistant WHPAH 3000 WB1

Tuition: $2400.00
Instructor: Diane Dornisch, RDH, EFDA
Where & When: Live Online (Zoom) Tuesdays,
9/9/25-1/15/26
(no class 11/27,12/25,12/30, 1/1)
Tuesdays,
6:30pm-9:30pm
Newtown Campus Thursdays,
9/9/25-1/15/26
(no class 11/27,12/25,12/30, 1/1)
Thursdays,
6:30pm-9:30pm

Register in Self-Service

This is a hybrid course. Two classes each week, Tuesday sessions are live online through Zoom and Thursday sessions are in-person on the Newtown Campus. Students must attend both the online and in-person sessions each week.

Note: Tuition includes cost of materials. You will be responsible for purchasing your books and goggles.

For more information, email alliedhealth@bucks.edu

Dental Assistant WHPAH 3000 WB3

Tuition: $2400.00
Instructor: Vincent Rink, RDH, EFDA
Where & When: Newtown Campus Mondays,
9/8/25-1/14/26
(no class 11/26,12/24,12/29, 12/31)
6:30pm-9:30pm
Live Online (Zoom) Wednesdays,
9/8/25-1/14/26
(no class 11/26,12/24,12/29,12/31)
6:30pm-9:30pm

Register in Self-Service

This is a hybrid course. Two classes each week, Monday sessions are in-person on the Newtown Campus and Wednesday sessions are live online through Zoom. Students must attend both the online and in-person sessions each week.

Note: Tuition includes cost of materials. You will be responsible for purchasing your books and goggles.

For more information, email alliedhealth@bucks.edu

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  • English Placement Test

Dental Assisting

For Non-Native English Speakers
215-504-8581 alliedhealth@bucks.edu Newtown Campus

Dental Assisting

For Non-Native English Speakers
215-504-8581 alliedhealth@bucks.edu Newtown Campus
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