Dental Assisting Program
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is proud to offer a career pathway into dental assisting through the CALS Dental Assisting program. For over two decades, our program has equipped students with the essential entry-level knowledge, skills, and clinical practice needed in the field of dental assisting.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is proud to offer a career pathway into dental assisting through the CALS Dental Assisting program. For over two decades, our program has equipped students with the essential entry-level knowledge, skills, and clinical practice needed in the field of dental assisting.
As a valued member of the dental health team, a dental assistant performs crucial duties in the dental office. Our instruction is focused on chairside assisting, patient care, and related duties, with minimal emphasis on front office administrative skills. The CALS Dental Assisting program provides comprehensive didactic instruction, technical training, and certifications, preparing students to excel in the dental industry.
As a valued member of the dental health team, a dental assistant performs crucial duties in the dental office. Our instruction is focused on chairside assisting, patient care, and related duties, with minimal emphasis on front office administrative skills. The CALS Dental Assisting program provides comprehensive didactic instruction, technical training, and certifications, preparing students to excel in the dental industry.
Now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 program year! Click the link below to get started.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education Dental Assisting Program was highlighted by Univision Central Coast for debuting a new program pathway in collaboration with Dientes Community Dental Care. Check it out below!
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education Dental Assisting Program was highlighted by Univision Central Coast for debuting a new program pathway in collaboration with Dientes Community Dental Care. Check it out below!
About Us — Career and Adult Learning Services
About Us — Career and Adult Learning Services
The Santa Cruz County Career and Adult Learning Services (CALS) provides students with the opportunity to acquire academic, career, and technical skills and to prepare for life-long learning and success in the changing workplace. CALS provides high-quality career and technical education for Santa Cruz County. Our CTE program is a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited program. To learn more about CALS, our mission, and our family of programs, visit the following link.