Dental Office Training Programs

Online Dental Assistant Career Training

Many dental assistants learn skills on the job, but dental assistant training and degree programs are becoming a more popular way to enter this field, with on-campus and online programs available. Each program takes about a year to complete, although two-year associate's degrees in dental assisting are also available. Requirements vary widely from state to state, but most states require dental assistants to be licensed or registered.

What Do Dental Assistants Do?

Dental assistants usually perform a wide range of office and laboratory functions, from keeping client records and making appointments to polishing teeth, making temporary crowns to taking and processing x-rays. Opportunities to advance in this field are limited without further education, and many dental assistants return to school to become hygienists, obtain specialized certifications, or update their skills with continuing education credits. If you enjoy working with people, are reliable, and have good manual dexterity, you might find a dental assistant career to be a good fit.

• Dental Hygienists

• AAS in Medical Office Management

• Medical Assisting, AS (Online)

• Dental Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Office Assistant

• Dental Assistant
• Medical Office Assistant