of Pleasant Grove

Questions? Call 801-796-0344 to talk to a member of our friendly staff.

The Academy

At the Academy of Dental Assisting you receive thorough training to be ready to hit the ground running as a dental assistant. Dentistry is hands-on and that is the primary method of learning the skills necessary to be a valuable employee for a dentist. Graduates of the Academy have a reputation for being well-trained and confident in their skills. That turns into landing a good job that pays well.

Imagine learning how to make a dental impression and then doing it in the same day. That's how we teach at the Academy. We can do that because the class size is one student--you. You can't find more individualized instruction than that. You're not looking over someone's shoulder trying to see what's going on. You're not standing in line waiting your turn. As soon as you know the material and the opportunity in the real live dental clinic arises, then you get the hands-on experience.

As you learn a skill, you build upon it to learn a related but more advanced skill. Like climbing stairs, before you know it, you're at the top! There's no pressure, either. You only do things when you feel you are ready. The staff is always there to back you up.

There are no classrooms or lectures at the Academy of Dental Assisting.

Dental assisting deals with people. You will learn people skills that you can apply to your career and your personal relationships.

The Curriculum

You will learn a full-curriculum to prepare you for your career. It includes:

dental terminology so you become an expert source of knowledge to teach patients,
a full spectrum of dental procedures, including cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals,
asepsis in the dental office to keep instruments and equipment clean and sterile,
sterilizaion of instruments to prepare instruments for use,
dental computer software to chart dental procedures and notes for the dentist or hygienist and make appointments,
Utah State Radiology certification to satisfy Utah law to take x-rays,
Cardiopulmonary Resusitation (CPR) certification to satisfy federal law to work in the health-care field,
x-ray technique to be able to take quality x-rays on patients and knowledge on how to problem-solve for quality control,
and how to be a valuable employee in any field and how to land your position in the dental field.

Upon receiving your certificate from the Academy, you will be able to assist dentists with confidence.

One of the most valuable skills of a dental assistant is to be able to take quality x-rays. The quality of x-ray skills taught at the Academy of Dental Assisting of Pleasant Grove are unsurpassed in the state of Utah.

There is no set length of course as each student learns at his/her own pace. Typically students complete their coursework in 10-12 weeks. Since the class size is one, there is no waiting around for other students to catch up, or waiting for your turn to learn. You complete the coursework fast so that you can enter the workforce soon and start earning real money.

The Facility

The Academy of Dental Assisting is located in the same facility of Chris M. Jolley, DDS, which has been providing quality general dentistry since the 1970s. Cascade Dental is a multi-chair clinic that provides a wide range of general dentistry for real patients, which includes wisdom teeth extractions, white fillings, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics (braces), and root canals.

The Staff

Patient after patient of Cascade Dental comments on the professional and friendly care they receive. You will receive the same friendly and professional interaction that the patients receive.

The Director

Dr. Chris Jolley oversees the academy and will provide instruction along with his staff. He developed the method of teaching after seeing a need for quality dental assistants in the area. He has been practicing dentistry since 1992, and is a graduate of the University of Washington. He has had two years of experience providing dentistry in the Indian Health Service in Browning, Montana, worked for several other dentists, and is now the owner and president of Cascade Dental and the Academy of Dental Assisting of Pleasant Grove.

Staff Members

The courteous and helpful staff members include:

Adam, Office Manager
Cameron, Dental Assistant, hopeful dentist some day
Alyssa, Dental Assistant and front office assistant, hopeful dental hygiensit some day
Kayla, Registered Dental Hygienist

Tuition

Tuition includes the following:

thorough training,
necessary dental supplies,
custom teeth whitening trays,
CPR training and certification,
Utah State Radiology test and certification.

Payment Financing

Payment financing is available through CareCredit for those who qualify. There is no interest for a period of time. Talk to a staff member at the Academy for details.