Dental Assistant Program

Dental assistants are an integral part of the team that ease patients’ anxieties while assisting the dentist with examinations and treatments. While in school, Pima Medical Institute teaches a wide span of job skills that ensure your success in your career as a dental assistant. Our accredited training program offers courses that will teach you chair-side assisting and help you gain hands-on experience.

Prepare patients for examination and treatment
Take X-ray examinations (Radiography)
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
Prepare tray setups for dental procedures

Provide postoperative instruction
Educate patients in proper oral health care
Prepare materials for making impressions and restorations
Perform clerical, laboratory duties and more

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WHY LEARN DENTAL ASSISTING AT PMI®?

Complete your certificate in just about 9 months
Our on-site dental labs feature the same equipment found in dental offices
Unique hands-on experiences prepare you for your new career
Clinical Externships: What to Expect

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS TRAINING?

Pima Medical Institute’s Dental Assistant certificate program prepares graduates for careers, such as:

Dental Assistant
Orthodontic Assistant
Oral Surgery Assistant
Surgical Dental Assistant

Prepare for Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB) National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) Certification

WHAT CLASSES WILL I TAKE?

Here are just a few classes you will take during the Dental Assistant program:

Dental Office Administration
Fundamentals of Dentistry
Dental Pharmacology
Dental Radiography

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Job Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The aging population and ongoing research linking oral health and general health will continue to increase the demand for preventive dental services.*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Assistants, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm (visited May 30, 2018).

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