Dental Health Aide Therapy Program
DHATs provide exams, preventive dental services, restorative dentistry and simple extractions.
- Do you like working closely with young people? Do you like to help people?
- Do you like travel? Village life? A good full-time indoor job?
- Are you skilled with your hands?
- Would you like a key role in building a better future for our children?
If you answered “yes” to the questions above, consider applying for YKHC’s Dental Health Aide Therapy Program!
More Information
Application Deadline
Applications for next session are open through January 10, 2025.
To apply, click on “Apply Here” button or search for “DHAT Student” on the YKHC job search site.
Questions about the DHAT program?
Call 907-543-6763
YKHC offers sponsorship for the two-year Dental Health Aide Training (DHAT) program.
Sponsorship is valued at more than $100,000 and includes:
- School tuition
- Housing allowance
- Money for living expenses
Four-year payback obligation applies. Earn an associate’s degree with successful completion of DHAT training.
Student expectations:
- Attend all classes and clinical experiences as directed
- One year in Anchorage
- One year in Bethel
- Provide clinical dental services within an individually designed scope of practice.
- Successfully complete the course of education and graduate from the program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will successful completion of the training program result in a college degree?
Yes! The program is associated with Ilisagvik College and will result in an Associate’s Degree.
What are the prerequisites for the program?
High School Diploma or equivalent.
How long is the DHAT Training program?
Two years of formal education followed by a preceptorship that typically lasts around six months.
Where does the training take place?
The first year is in Anchorage and the second year in Bethel.
When will the training begin?
Online courses begin in June each year with in person courses beginning in Anchorage in July.
What exactly does the sponsorship pay for?
Tuition, housing, living allowance and travel assistance will be supplied during the two years of formal education. Candidate will be paid as a YKHC employee eligible for YKHC benefits when they start their preceptorship.
Is there any obligation to YKHC after the training is complete?
Yes! Upon completion of training, the candidate will be expected to work for YKHC at a sub-regional clinic for four years.