What Is a Dental Assistant?
A dental assistant assists the dentist with examinations and treatments.
What Does a Dental Assistant Do?
The duties of a dental assistant are comprehensive and include assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, helping patients feel comfortable and easing anxieties, and teaching patients the skills needed to maintain and improve oral health.
What Will I Learn With This Training?
You will gain hands-on experience taking
courses in our real-world lab during the very first semester, and learn how to:
- 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
What Career Opportunities Do Dental Assistants Have?
Career opportunities include:
- dental assistant
- orthodontic assistant
- oral surgery assistant
- surgical dental assistant
Start Your Education Here.
- Our onsite dental labs feature the same equipment found in dental offices
- Unique hands-on experiences prepare you for your new career
- Completion of the accredited program will prepare you for a rewarding career