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Dental assistants are important members of the dental health team, sitting shoulder to shoulder with dentists and hygienists as they assist on basic, to involved, dental procedures. Dental assistants need to have good manual dexterity, the ability to learn the anatomy and physiology of the mouth and the personality to work with patients, many of who are very frightened, in a calm manner. Dental assistants have a relatively good job outlook, though the position is not as in-demand, and doesn’t pay as well as other allied health positions.

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Anthem College

At Anthem College, we offer career-focused training. Training that emphasizes the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assistant

Featured Locations:
Fenton, MO & Maryland Heights, Missouri | Beaverton (Portland), OR | Kansas City, MO | Orlando, FL | Sacramento, CA

Antonelli College

Antonelli College has been providing students with quality education for over 60 years.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assisting

Featured Locations:
Jackson, MS | Hattiesburg, MS

ATI Career Training Center

ATI can train you for your future!

Featured Programs:
Dental Assisting

Featured Locations:
Oklahoma & Texas

Berks Technical Institute

Our programs will give you skills that are marketable today and knowledge to help you reach your long-term goals.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assistant

Featured Locations:
Wyomissing, PA

Central Florida Institute, Inc

Why get stuck in a dead-end career when you could be earning more while helping people live better, healthier lives?

Featured Programs:
Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions and Radiology

Featured Locations:
Orlando & Palm Harbor, FL

Charter College

If you think you’re ready to make a positive change, check out the many benefits of receiving a career-focused education from Charter College.

Featured Programs:
Certificate - Dental Assistant

Featured Locations:
Canyon Country, CA | Lancaster, CA

Daymar Institute

Daymar Institute offers you the opportunity to create a new future for yourself by earning a certificate, diploma, Associate degree, or a Bachelor's degree and beginning a great new career.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assisting

Featured Locations:
Clarksville, TN | Murfeesboro, TN | Nashville, TN

Everest College

At Everest College, you will gain the career training and critical skills needed to start a rewarding career.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assisting

Featured Locations:
California, Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, and Virgina

Everest Institute

Everest Institute offers students the training and skills that will lead to successful employment.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assisting

Featured Locations:
Austin, TX | Brighton, MA | Dearborn, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | Houston, TX | Jonesboro, GA | Kalamazoo, MI | Norcross, GA

High-Tech Institute

Several Programs Including Dental Assistant Offered

Featured Programs:
Dental Assistant

Featured Locations:
Irving, TX

Kaplan College

Offers Dental Assistant Programs At Various Locations

Featured Programs:
Dental Assistant

Featured Locations:
California and Texas

Kaplan Career Institute

At Kaplan Career Institute, we've been providing opportunities through education since 1918.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assistant

Featured Locations:
Boston, MA | Dearborn, MI | San Antonio, TX

Medical Careers Institute

Medical Careers Institute understands the aspirations of people who want to experience the rewards of caring and who want a direct route toward their career goal.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assisting

Featured Locations:
Newport News, VA | Richmond (West End), VA

Milan Institute

We’re committed to your education. If you’re committed to increasing your knowledge, skill level and employability, contact Milan Institute today, and learn how we can help you make your career move.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assistant

Featured Locations:
Amarillo, Texas | Boise, Idaho | Nampa, Idaho | Sparks, Nevada

Miami-Jacobs Career College, formerly The Academy of Court Reporting

Miami-Jacobs Career College, formerly The Academy of Court Reporting, is a great place to train to work in today's exciting and fast-paced legal and healthcare systems.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assisting - Associate Of Applied Science Degree

Featured Locations:
Columbus, Ohio | Sharonville, Ohio

Miami-Jacobs Career College

Get the training you need to provide a better future for you and your family.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assisting - Associate Degree Of Applied Science

Featured Locations:
Springboro, Ohio

San Joaquin Valley College

Founded in 1977, San Joaquin Valley College provides certificate and Associate Degree programs in the business, medical and technical career fields.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assisting

Featured Locations:
Various Campus Locations In California

The Bryman School

The Bryman School provides hands-on training for in-demand careers in the Allied Healthcare field. Curriculum and equipment are updated regularly to remain current with the ever-evolving industry.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assistant

Featured Locations:
Phoenix, Arizona

UEI College

At UEI College, we believe in teaching you the skills necessary to advance in today's changing world.

Featured Programs:
Dental Assistant

Featured Locations:
Chula Vista, California | Huntington Park, CA | Ontario, CA | San Diego, CA | Van Nuys, CA

The success of past UEI College graduates has helped drive demand for students with career training from UEI College.



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The requirements to become a dental assistant vary significantly by state. Many vocational and community colleges offer one year certification programs. Other states require two year’s associate degrees. To be admitted, candidates generally need a high school diploma or a GED. As part of your education, you will likely learn anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, radiology and infection control. Additionally, you will be graded on your clinical time when you will display the skills you have practiced in a classroom setting. Many employers will want you to be a certified or registered dental assistant that involves passing a national exam and proving your educational background. Dental assistants are responsible for caring for and cleaning dental instrumentation, making sure it is sterile and in good repair. They will also set up instrumentation in the proper order for various procedures and pass that to the dentist or hygienist. They may help develop X-rays, assist the dentist with extractions and may be responsible for basic tasks like cleaning patient rooms.




Because patients are often frightened and are of all ages, dental assistants need to have very calm and reassuring personalities. They need to have good manual dexterity and eyesight as well to manage instrumentation. It is extremely important that they enjoy working as part of a team. They may be exposed to x-ray radiation, but the job is not terribly physically demanding. Much of the assistant’s day is spent sitting on a stool beside the dentist. Dental assistants have a starting pay of about $12.50 an hour, increasing to about $14 per hour after a few years. Most dental assistants are employed by private dental practices and thus benefits vary significantly. Many dental assistants have limited benefits. The larger practices and clinics offer more in the way of paid vacation and insurance than smaller practices. Unless you work in a 24-hour emergency dental clinic, working hours are generally reasonable although there may be some evening and Saturday work. Dental practice environments are generally pleasant and well-lit and your work “wardrobe” will usually consist of very affordable scrub uniforms. Some dental assistants specialize, working in orthodontics, children’s practices, oral surgery or cosmetic dentistry. Additionally, some seek to further their education and become dental hygienists or dentists themselves. What are the disadvantages of pursuing a career as a dental assistant? Working with frightened clientele, lower than average job pay and benefits, and an allied health field that is not as in-demand as others. But there are advantages also, which include limited educational requirements, a pleasant work environment and a sense of pride in what you do.

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