Dental Assistant Program

Program Outcome: Diploma
   Day: 30 weeks
   Evening: 36 weeks

Discover the possibilities with our dental assistant program

Are you looking for an exciting new career that puts you in demand? Learn to become a dental assistant with us at our dental assistant school in Wilmington, Delaware. Working under the supervision of dentists, dental assistants provide patient care and perform radiological, laboratory, clinical and administrative tasks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities are expected to be excellent through the year 2014.

Why enroll in a dental assisting program?

Our dental assistant program in Wilmington, Delaware, will allow you to work in the growing healthcare field and provide a valuable service to both patients and dentists. A career as a dental assistant will allow you to work with patients so you can make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Dental assistants are in high demand because dentists are facing an ever-increasing workload. Our dental assisting program will help you perform a variety of laboratory and patient care duties, and receive an increasing amount of responsibility.

After completing the Dental Assistant program, you’ll have various responsibilities, including:

• Chairside skills
• Assisting the dentist with diagnostic, preventative and general procedures
• Disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Preparing materials for impressions and restorations
• Taking and processing dental X-rays
• Removing sutures
• Applying topical anesthetics
• Administrative duties

With the Dawn Career Institute’s Dental Assistant program in Wilmington, Delaware, you’ll be qualified for employment in the following areas:

• Dental offices
• Dental clinics
• Hospitals

If you’d like to participate in this dynamic, growing field, contact Dawn Career Institute’s dental assisting school today.  Get the education you’ll need to acquire a new career as a dental assistant. Start your dental assistant education today!

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