Dental Assistant

Help Make Those Pearly Whites Shine

Dental Assistants have a detail-oriented mindset that makes them very meticulous. They are interested in healthcare, they seem to have an innate desire to help other people, and they may enjoy volunteering in their spare time.

The Dental Assistant is a very clean and orderly person, and one who likes hobbies that involve working with their hands.

What Kind of Work Do We Prepare You To Do?

Graduate from our Dental Assisting program, and you’ll be qualified to provide instruments and materials to dentists, keep patients' mouths clear, sterilize instruments and equipment, and prepare tray setups for dental procedures.

During a patient exam, you may also instruct patients on proper oral care, remove sutures, apply anesthetics to gums or cavity-preventive agents to teeth, and more.

What Does Our Dental Assistant Program Offer You?

• The fundamentals of dental x-ray
• Education in dental science and CPR certification
• Chairside training with regard to dental equipment, instruments and tray set-ups
• Knowledge of proper laboratory procedures
• An introduction to dental health and preventative dentistry
• Basic dental office administration duties for large or small dental practices
• Externship in a dental facility

What Career Choices are Available to Graduates?

Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Dental Assistant in fields like:

• Pedodontics (Children's Dentistry)
• General Dentistry Practices
• Oral Surgery

• Endodontics (Root Canals)
• Orthodontics (Braces)
• Periodontics (Gum Disease)

Want to learn more about this program?

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