General Information

How to Register

To register through mail using a money order or cashier’s check, please fill out the Registration Form. Click below to download the Registration Form.

PAYMENTS ARE PAYABLE TO: Dental Career Institute

To register with a credit card, use the PAYMENT BUTTON in the course descriptions to pay through PayPal.

If someone else has paid for your course, you must submit a completed Credit Card or e-Payment Authorization Form via email.
The form must be signed by the person who made the payment, using either a wet (handwritten) or electronic signature. The signature must match the one on their government-issued ID.

We Accept Company Check, Cashier’s Check, and Money order
PAYABLE TO: Dental Career Institute

We Accept ZELLE Payment
ZELLE Account: (562) 704-2651, Benson Dimaranan

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Course Prerequisites and Enrollment Requirements

Submission Requirements

All required prerequisite documentation, registration forms, proof of payment, and any additional required documents must be submitted as PDF attachments
via email to DentalCareerInstitute@yahoo.com by the deadline specified in the course handout and/or official electronic communications.

After submitting your documents, please send a text message to notify our office so we can promptly verify receipt and review your file (Text #: (562) 704-2651)

Important Submission Guidelines

• Only PDF file attachments will be accepted.
• Links to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.) will not be accepted.
• Image files (JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, screenshots, or photographs of documents) will not be accepted.
• Students are responsible for ensuring all required documents are complete, accurate, organize, and submitted on time.

Failure to submit all prerequisites and other documents correctly and by the required deadline may delay enrollment and result in the student being rescheduled
to the next available course.

Important Notice

SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute reserves the right to:

• Substitute instructors or faculty members when necessary.
• Change classroom or lab and clinical training locations.
• Modify course dates, schedules, or instructional formats.
• Reschedule or cancel courses that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements or due to unforeseen circumstances.

Our instructors, faculty members, and supervising dentists are practicing dental professionals with ongoing clinical responsibilities. While they are committed to supporting
student success, they are not required to respond to emails, text messages, or telephone calls outside scheduled instructional hours. Responses will be provided as time and
professional obligations permit.

After You Register

Please allow 24 - 48 business hours for your registration to be processed.
Once your registration, payment, and prerequisite documents have been verified, the Program Director or assigned instructor or faculty or staff will contact you by email,
or text, or telephone with course instructions, class schedules, access to online materials (if applicable), and additional information needed to begin your course.

Students are responsible for regularly checking their:

• Email inbox
• Spam folder
• Junk folder
• Bulk mail folder

If you have not received communication after 48 business hours, please contact our office by both email and text message.

Supplies, Materials, and Clinical Patients

Unless specifically stated in the course description, SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute does not provide supplies, materials,
instruments, equipment, or clinical patients.

Students are responsible for providing their own:

• Qualified clinical patients (when required)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including disposable gowns
• Clinical instruments and supplies
• Materials required for course completion
• Any additional items identified in the course syllabus or handout

Clinical Patient Requirements and Course Deadlines

Courses requiring clinical patient experiences must be completed by the deadlines established in the course syllabus or official course handout.

Students who are unable to complete required clinical patient procedures by the deadline due to a documented medical condition must submit:

• A valid medical excuse or physician's letter issued by a licensed healthcare provider; and
• A written request for a course extension before the due date.

Students who fail to:

• Complete all required clinical patient procedures by the established deadline;
• Submit acceptable medical documentation;
• Request an extension before the course expiration date; or
• Pay the required extension fee,

Approval of an extension does not waive any course requirements or competency standards.

Course Extension Policy

Students who are unable to complete course requirements by the scheduled completion date may request a one-month extension by submitting a written request
via email before the course expiration date.

• Extension Fee: $200 per month
• Extensions are granted only after payment of the extension fee.
• Requests submitted after the course expiration date may not be approved.
• Extensions do not guarantee instructor availability beyond the approved extension period.

Students are solely responsible for monitoring course deadlines and maintaining satisfactory progress toward course completion.

Financial Aid

SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute does not participate in federal or state financial aid programs and does not offer Title IV Financial Aid.

Because many of our continuing education and certification programs are classified as short-term professional education programs, they do not qualify for federal financial
aid or government-funded educational assistance programs.

Students are responsible for paying all tuition, fees, books, supplies, and related educational expenses.

Some students choose to finance their education through personal financial resources, including personal credit cards or private loans or personal loans.
SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for any third-party financing company.

Examples of private financing resources include:

• Discover Financial Services
• SoFi
• Credible

Students should contact these companies directly to determine eligibility, available financing options, interest rates, repayment terms, and loan requirements.

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!!

1098: Education Credits: Questions and Answers Resources
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/education-credits-questions-and-answers

Q19. I did not receive a Form 1098-T because my school is not required to provide a Form 1098-T to me. Can I still claim an education credit for tax year?
A19. Yes. You can still claim the AOTC if you did not receive a Form 1098-T because the school is not required to provide you a Form 1098-T if:

• The student and/or the person able to claim the student as a dependent meets all other eligibility requirements to claim the credit,
• The student can show he or she was enrolled at an eligible educational institution, and
• You can substantiate the payment of qualified tuition and related expenses.

Be sure to keep records that show the student was enrolled and the amount of paid qualified tuition and related expenses. You may need to send copies if the
IRS contacts you regarding your claim of the credit.

Q21. How do I know if my school is an eligible educational institution? (REMINDER: SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute AND Dental Career Institute).
A21. An eligible educational institution is a school offering higher education beyond high school. It is any college, university, vocational school, or other post-secondary
educational institution eligible to participate in a Federal student aid program run by the U.S. Department of Education. This includes most accredited public, nonprofit
and privately-owned–for-profit post-secondary institutions.

If you aren’t sure if your school is an eligible educational institution:

• Check to see if the student received a Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement. Eligible educational institutions are required to issue students Form 1098-T,
  Tuition Statement (some exceptions apply).
• Ask your school if it is an eligible educational institution, or
• See if your school is on the U.S. Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Post Secondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP) (https://ope.ed.gov/dapip)
  or the Federal Student Loan Program list (https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/international)

Q25.What should I do if the student’s return was incorrectly prepared and filed by a professional tax preparer?
A25. You are legally responsible for what’s on your tax return, even if someone else prepares it. The IRS urges you to choose a tax preparer wisely. For more information,
read IRS’s How to Choose a Tax Return Preparer (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tips-for-choosing-a-tax-return-preparer)

Payment Plan

Payment plans are available only for bundled certification programs and are subject to approval by SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute.

For additional information regarding payment plan options, eligibility requirements, and payment schedules, please contact the Program Director at:
Email: DentalCareerInstitute@yahoo.com

Tutorial Services

Tutorial services may be offered at the sole discretion of the individual course instructor and are independent of the instructional requirements established
by SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute.

Participation in tutorial sessions is voluntary and is not required for successful completion of any course, or certification program. These services are intended solely
to provide additional academic support for students seeking assistance outside of scheduled class hours.

Tutorial services may be subject to instructor availability and may require additional fees.

Class Location

Unless otherwise indicated in the course schedule or official course communications, classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction is conducted at:
SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute
18377 Beach Boulevard, Suite 328
Huntington Beach, California 92648

Course locations are subject to change. Students will be notified in advance of any location changes.

Processing of Assignments and Course Documents

Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks for the review and processing of assignments, competency evaluations, clinical documentation, and other course-related submissions.

Students requesting a status update should submit their inquiry by email and include the following information:

• Full Name
• Mailing Address
• Contact Telephone Number
• Course Name
• Detailed Description of the Request

Email inquiries to:
DentalCareerInstitute@yahoo.com

Certificate of Completion

Certificates of Completion are processed after the student has successfully satisfied all course requirements, including attendance, assignments, competency evaluations,
examinations, clinical requirements (if applicable), and financial obligations.

Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks for certificate processing following successful course completion.

Students requesting a certificate status update should email the following information:

• Full Name
• Mailing Address
• Contact Telephone Number
• Course Name
• Description of the Request

Email: DentalCareerInstitute@yahoo.com

Unless otherwise requested, Certificates of Completion will be delivered electronically to the student's email address on file.

Certificate Rush Processing

Students who require expedited certificate processing may request Rush Processing for an additional fee.

Rush Processing Fee: $120

Rush processing provides an estimated certificate processing time of one (1) week, provided that all course requirements have been successfully completed and verified.

To request Rush Processing, students must:

• Submit a written request via email.
• Pay the non-refundable $120 Rush Processing Fee.

Requests should be emailed to: DentalCareerInstitute@yahoo.com

Rush processing begins only after all graduation requirements have been met and payment has been received.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Continuing Education (CE) credit awarded for participation in SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute programs is issued in accordance with
the approval requirements of the applicable approving agency.

Acceptance of CE credit for professional license renewal may vary by state, licensing board, regulatory agency, credentialing organization, or employer. Participants
are solely responsible for verifying that a particular course satisfies the continuing education requirements applicable to their individual license or certification.

For courses approved by the Dental Board of California, participants should be aware that the Dental Board of California recognizes a maximum of eight (8)
continuing education units (CEUs) per day toward license renewal requirements.

Participants are encouraged to retain all Certificates of Completion and continuing education records for their personal files and licensing documentation.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit and Certificate Retention

Continuing Education (CE) credit earned through SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute may be applied toward professional license
renewal when accepted by the participant's applicable licensing or regulatory agency.

For licensees regulated by the Dental Board of California, original Certificates of Completion are subject to audit and must be retained by the licensee for a minimum
of three (3) license renewal periods, in accordance with applicable Board requirements.

Do not submit Certificates of Completion to the Dental Board of California unless specifically requested by the Board.

Personal Property Disclaimer

SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of any personal property belonging to students or visitors
while on school premises or participating in any educational activity.

Students are financially responsible for damage caused to school facilities, laboratory equipment, instruments, educational materials, or any other institutional property resulting
from negligence, misuse, or intentional misconduct. Appropriate disciplinary action, including dismissal from the program, may be imposed when warranted.

Copyright Notice

All course manuals, presentations, videos, examinations, assignments, laboratory exercises, handouts, online materials, photographs, graphics, instructional recordings,
and other educational resources are the exclusive intellectual property of SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute and are protected by
United States copyright laws.

Students may use these materials solely for their personal educational purposes while enrolled in the course.

Without prior written authorization, students may not:

• Copy or reproduce course materials;
• Scan or photograph instructional materials;
• Record lectures, demonstrations, or laboratory sessions;
• Upload or distribute materials electronically;
• Share course content with third parties; or
• Sell or otherwise commercially use any educational materials.

Unauthorized reproduction or distribution may result in disciplinary action and any other remedies available under applicable law.

Duplicate Certificates

If an original Certificate of Completion has been lost, destroyed, or misplaced, the following policies apply:

1. A written request must be submitted by email or certified mail.
2. A duplicate certificate fee of $35.00 will be charged for each replacement certificate.

All tuition, registration fees, and course fees are non-refundable unless:

• The institution cancels the course; or
• The institution is unable to provide the course due to over-enrollment.

Students who register for a course acknowledge that their enrollment reserves instructional resources and class space.

Students whose tuition or registration fees are paid by a third party acknowledge that payment is made on their behalf and agree to comply with all institutional financial policies.

Any unauthorized payment dispute or chargeback may result in administrative suspension of enrollment while the matter is under review. The institution reserves all rights available
under applicable law to recover unpaid tuition, fees, and administrative costs.

Attendance, Assignments, Examinations, and Schedule Change Policy

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, complete assignments on time, and satisfy all course requirements.

Attendance

• Attendance at the first scheduled class session is mandatory unless prior written approval has been granted.
• Students arriving excessively late or failing to attend scheduled sessions may be considered absent.
• Failure to attend may result in forfeiture of registration fees and removal from the course roster.

Assignments and Clinical Requirements

Students are responsible for completing all assignments, clinical documentation, competency evaluations, homework, projects, and patient requirements by the
published deadlines.

Students unable to meet a deadline must request and receive an approved course extension before the due date.

Schedule Changes

Students may request a class transfer or schedule change at least ten (10) business days before the scheduled course start date.

Approved schedule changes require:

• Written request;
• Administrative approval; and
• Payment of a $100 administrative transfer fee, plus applicable online payment processing fees.

Examination Policy

Students must successfully complete all written examinations, laboratory competencies, clinical evaluations, assignments, quizzes, projects, and any other required assessments.

Students who fail a required evaluation will be provided one (1) opportunity to retake the failed assessment at no additional charge.

Failure of the retake examination will require the student to re-enroll in the course, pay the applicable tuition, and successfully complete all course requirements again.

Educational Institution Status

• SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute is an approved Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE)
  Provider (Provider ID 446583);
• Dental Career Institute of Benson B. Dimaranan, RPhT, RDA, a Registered Continuing Dental Education Provider approved by the Dental Board of California
  (Provider No. RP 4850).

SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute provides professional continuing education and certification programs. It is not a degree-granting college
or university and is not institutionally accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for purposes of Title IV federal student financial aid.

Accordingly, participation in our continuing education and certification programs generally does not qualify for federal financial aid or education tax benefits that require
enrollment in an eligible accredited institution. Students are encouraged to consult the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a qualified tax professional regarding their individual
tax circumstances.

Extramural Clinical Training

Students completing clinical procedures at their own dental office under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist must have:

• A fully executed Extramural Facility Agreement;
• A completed Dentist Orientation Form;
• A completed Student Orientation Form; and
• Approval from the Program Director before beginning patient care.

Both the supervising dentist and student must participate in the required orientation conducted by SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute.

Students completing clinical procedures at the Huntington Beach Clinical Laboratory must schedule clinical appointments in advance.

All clinical patients must:

• Receive a comprehensive examination by a licensed dentist;
• Be approved for treatment;
• Have all required patient documentation completed and signed by the supervising dentist prior to treatment.

FOR CERTIFICATION CLASSES:

NO REFUND will be provided after registering for the course.

Students who remit payment for a course, or on whose behalf payment is made by a third party, hereby voluntarily and irrevocably waive any right to dispute the transaction or initiate a chargeback through their financial institution or payment provider.

In the event that a dispute or chargeback is initiated by either the student or the payor, the institution reserves the right to immediately revoke the student’s access to the course. Furthermore, the student shall be permanently prohibited from enrolling in or participating in any future certification programs offered by the institution.
When completing patient procedures in your dental office under the direct supervision of your dentist, the dentist must sign an Extramural Facility Contract and the Orientation Form. Both the student and the dentist are required to participate in an orientation conducted by Dental Career Institute Faculty (Time and Date: TBA).

If you bring patients to our Clinical Lab in Huntington Beach, CA, you must schedule an additional appointment during our clinical days. All clinical patients require a licensed dentist's examination for qualification purposes. A licensed dentist must conduct the oral examination and sign the patient's forms to confirm the exam's completion; only a licensed dentist can complete the comprehensive oral exam, review, and sign the patient's forms.