This fine example of Federal Period architecture (1785) was rescued from demolition through the joint efforts of Historic Delaware County, Inc. and Nether Providence Township. It is now maintained by the Friends of the Leiper House, Inc. and the Township.
But youâre probably wondering, how long does it take to become a dental assistant thatâs certified? Becoming certified takes a relatively short amount of time, and usually takes no more than 6 months to a year after completing an accredited dental assisting program.
There are a variety of schools offering courses-approximately 10 to 12 months in length-that meet their State's requirements. Other States require dental assistants to complete State-approved education courses of 4 to 12 hours in length.