In the online dental assistant program, you'll study to gain foundational skills and knowledge needed to support dentists and dental hygienists in a dental office. Your courses include: Dental Terminology, Anatomy, and Charting Preventative Dentistry and Ethics Dental Medications and Materials Dental Specialties Dental Front Office
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Online Dental Assistant School 100% Online. Take classes on your phone. Study any time. Go at your own pace. Program can be completed in as little as 5 months. Start Today! Take the first step toward a career in the growing dental field with …
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Different Types of Online Dental Assistant Programs There are three types of online programs for dental assisting education: certificate, diploma, and associate degree. Graduates of any of these accredited programs are eligible to sit for national and state-level certification exams. The quickest option is the dental assisting certificate.
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The College of Health Care Professions Dental Assisting Program is offered online and designed with the busy student in mind. By combining our innovative online learning platform with hands-on training, our program will have you ready to become a …
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Accredited online dental assistant programs typically include hands-on laboratories, as well as supervised work in a dental clinic. In labs, students practice identifying and working with dental equipment and using dental materials. In one-year dental assistant programs, on-site work is usually limited to one semester.
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About the Dental Assistant Online Professional Certificate As a Dental Assistant you’ll be highly involved in patient interaction, assisting the dental team with procedures and lab duties. You’ll be equipped to handle patient intake, scheduling, taking X …
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Dental Assistant duties typically involve: Preparing patients for examinations. Patient interviews and charting histories. Taking vital signs. Assisting with laboratory procedures and minor surgeries. Dealing with insurance companies. Billing and record keeping. Included in this instruction is an externship so that the Dental Assistant student
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Primarily, the differences between an online certificate and an online degree in dental assisting are time and coursework. An online certificate typically takes only one year to complete, with the average number of required credits hovering around 40 (as few as 15 and as many as 44 are typical).
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Dental Assisting Diploma. During an online dental assisting diploma program, students learn about dental procedures, chair-side assistance and equipment sterilization. Patient education and communication are also covered. Due to the clinical nature of the dental assisting profession, schools often require students to secure CPR certification
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Online Clinical Dental Assistant Training This course is 100% online Start anytime Enroll Now This online Ed2Go course, offered in cooperation with SDSU Global Campus, will help you gain the technical skills you need to begin working as a clinical dental assistant in any dental office. Become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Online
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Rutgers University features a completely online dental assisting certificate program. Nationally recognized, this program features coursework in records management, office equipment and inventory, interpersonal communication skills, and dental insurance processing. The online courses are taught by full-time university faculty.
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In a dental assisting program, you’ll learn how to polish teeth using the latest high-tech equipment. Taking Alginate Impressions. Dentists need a mold of the patient’s mouth to create custom appliances like dentures. Dental assistants mix and pour the materials and take the impressions.
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Dental assistants who have earned an associate's degree and want to continue their educations can enroll in a dental hygiene program at the bachelor's degree level. While some programs are designed for recent high school graduates, many require students to earn an associate's degree in dental assisting or dental hygiene prior to being admitted
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This 100% online course will help you gain the technical skills you need to join a dental office as a clinical dental assistant. Through interactive lessons, you will also prepare for the Radiation Health and Safety and Infection Control components of the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Exam. Enroll Now Job Outlook for Clinical Dental Assistants
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Earning a dental assistant certificate or degree online will position you to compete for one of these in-demand jobs. An aging population led by baby boomers with good dental health helps explain the expansion of the dental assisting occupation. As business for dental offices grows, so too will the need for qualified support.
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The Dental Assistant program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing healthcare professions. With the national increase in healthcare-related services, and the national shortage of healthcare professionals, the need for dental assistants is …
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CHCP’s Dental Assistant Program prepares you for a successful career as an entry level dental assistant. Dental assistants help dentists in oral procedures like fillings, crowns, extractions, and root canals. They’re also expected to deliver compassionate patient care, as well as manage administrative and office procedures.
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Take the first step toward a career in the growing dental field with Dental Assistant training from U.S. Career Institute. Our flexible online program lets you study when you want, where you want, and at the pace you want, at an affordable price.
Steps to Become a Dental Assistant
There are no formal education requirements for entering a career in dental assisting. Some assistants have a high school diploma and only receive on-the-job training; however, postsecondary dental assisting programs offer more comprehensive career training.
Students who decide to become dental assistants take anywhere from 9 to 11 months to complete. Then, they can complete the dental assistant program in a community college or technical school.