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This curriculum trains individual to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Course topics include: medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.

Top Schools For Dental Assisting Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
United Education - Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA		Unknown 9,794 1,143 Certificate (1,143)
United Education - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL		Unknown 1,510 415 Certificate (415)
Compu-Med Vocational Careers
Hialeah, FL		Unknown 687 262 Certificate (262)
Kaplan College - San Antonio North
San Antonio, TX		Unknown 1,088 252 Certificate (252)
All-State Career School - Essington
Essington, PA		Unknown Unknown 218 Certificate (218)
Porter & Chester - Stratford
Stratford, CT		$18,910 2,598 212 Certificate (212)
ATI Career Training Center - Dallas
Dallas, TX		Unknown 325 206 Certificate (206)
Everest College - Chicago
Chicago, IL		Unknown 1,652 190 Certificate (190)
Concorde Career College - Portland
Portland, OR		Unknown 647 188 Certificate (188)
Charter College - California
Canyon Country, CA		Unknown 1,229 174 Certificate (174)
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Dental Assisting Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 22,752 92%
Associate 2,000 8%
Bachelor's 19 0%
Master's 4 0%
Doctoral Not Available 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 1,928 8%
Female 23,163 92%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 1,053 4%
Black or African American 4,293 17%
Hispanic or Latino 5,994 24%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 313 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 11,163 45%
Other/Unknown 2,016 8%
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Dental Assisting Internships

Job Title:Escrow Assistant
Description:WFG Title Insurance Company is looking for an experienced Escrow Assistant to join our Santa Barbara, CA team. The primary function for this position is individual will be responsible for assisting Escrow Officer with both residential refi...>
Company:Wfg Title Insurance Company
Location:Santa Barbara, CA
Posted:5/2/2013
Source:WFG Title Insurance Company
Job Title:Certified Occupational Therapy Asst. - PRN Job
Description:About the Organization: EEO/Drug-Free Employer Description: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / Occupational Therapy Our Company: HCR ManorCare the leading provider of short- and long-term medical and rehabilitation care is...>
Company:HCR Manor Care
Location:Carmel, IN
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:HCR ManorCare
Job Title:Dentist - MCD
Description:As we continue to expand rapidly throughout the country, we are seeking ambitious general dentists to become lead dentists in our offices. We are seeking general dentists with superior clinical skills and a chair side manner that makes...>
Company:Aspen Dental
Location:Warwick, RI
Posted:5/15/2013
Source:Aspen Dental
Job Title:Summer Intern, Knowledge Solution
Description:Advance your career with the company that makes it easier for people to choose better health.Express Scripts is a leading healthcare company serving tens of millions of consumers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate,...>
Company:Express Scripts
Location:Missouri
Posted:5/14/2013
Source:Express Scripts
Job Title:Claims Assistant
Description:At Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. (GB) we are constantly seeking skilled professionals who are up for a challenge and take exceptional performance to heart. The professionals we hire help us maintain our reputation as one of the most...>
Company:Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services
Location:Gold River, CA
Posted:5/20/2013
Source:Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc.
Job Title:Physical Therapist Assistant- SNF - E Providence
Description:-Physical Therapist Assistant- SNF - E Providence(Job Number: 054958)DescriptionWe are currently recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant. You will work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure...>
Company:Kindred
Location:Riverside, RI
Posted:5/16/2013
Source:Kindred
Job Title:Finance Jr/Sr Summer Intern- RD
Description:Note: The successful candidate for this position will be either SA03 or SA04, depending on the completion of number of credit hours and other qualifications Go further. Outdo yourself. Set a mission and accomplish it with Raytheon. As a...>
Company:Raytheon
Location:Marlborough, MA
Posted:5/7/2013
Source:Raytheon
Job Title:DENTAL ASSISTANT/FULL TIME
Description:Exciting opporunity for experienced dental assistant to join compassionate Family & Cosmetic Dental Practice. Qualified candidate must be a teamplayer, with a passion for people while focusing on providing excellent dental care. We are a...>
Company:
Location:Walled Lake, MI
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:iHireDental
Job Title:Activities Assistant (Temporary/Internship)
Description:Activities Assistant (Temporary/Internship) Location: Sedona, AZ Salary Range: $10.00/hour Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, 401K Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time Department: Activities Description: To...>
Company:Enchantment Resort
Location:Sedona, AZ
Posted:5/20/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Administrative Assistant
Description:Advance your career with the company that makes it easier for people to choose better health.Express Scripts is a leading healthcare company serving tens of millions of consumers. Were looking for individuals who are passionate, creative...>
Company:Medco Health Solutions
Location:Franklin Lakes, NJ
Posted:5/6/2013
Source:Medco Health Solutions, Inc.

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