Clinical Dental Assistant
Become a Clinical Dental Assistant in 6 months!
Dental assistant school can be long and exhausting. That's why we've developed a fully online, quick and easy program to prepare you for a fulfilling career as a dental assistant!
COURSE AT A GLANCE
FORMAT
Online, Self-Paced
PROGRAM LENGTH
12-Month Access, Enroll Anytime
PROGRAM HOURS
240 Course Hours
PRICE
$1,995 (includes exam voucher)
Prepare for an in-demand career as a dental assistant!
When you become a dental assistant, you'll enjoy a career that is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. Caring dental assistants truly make a difference with clients, providing comfort and education. Plus, this field offers flexible hours and is expected to grow exponentially in the future. Dental assistant school is the first step you need to take, and this online Clinical Dental Assistant course will prepare you to become a productive and successful member of a dental hygienist team.
Become A Certified Dental Assistant
What you will learn
- The progression of dental disease and preventive techniques.
- Identification of teeth and their functions, as well as the anatomy of the head and neck.
- Sterilization and disinfection techniques and infection prevention.
- How to complete patient charting and take vital signs.
- How to set up trays for dental procedures.
- Processing quality radiographs.
How you will benefit
- You will have the opportunity to apply for the Dental Externship Program, which includes 40 hours of real-life training.
- You'll also be ready to sit for the radiology and infection control portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examination to start your journey to becoming a certified dental assistant.
- You'll receive a certificate of completion to show all that you've learned in this course.
Clinical Dental Assistant Externship
The 40-hour Dental Externship is only offered to Clinical Dental Assistant students. The application for the externship is within the course. You must be at least 80% complete with the course before applying but will also have up to 6 months after completion to apply. The externship is not guaranteed. It is an optional part of the course, but highly recommended training for clinical assistant experience. Accepted externship students will be assisted in finding local offices that they are interested in. Externship students will need to pass a background check and a possible drug test. You will be asked to purchase liability insurance and be responsible for purchasing this on their own ($40 to $45 for an annual policy). You will need to provide an updated resume, current CPR certification and proof of current Hepatitis B vaccinations or a current negative test form provided by a doctor, depending on the state or the doctor's office that has been selected for the externship. There may be more requirements depending on the state or dental office selected.
Dental Assistant Salary
The average dental assistant makes $40k a year according to salary.com. Your salary or hourly pay will change depending on your experience and qualifications, but the average starting salary for a new dental assistant is still $36,000 a year.
Our course is fairly priced at $1,995 so in your first year you will make 18x the cost of this course! Ready to start your new career?
Instructor
Cindy Lamkin has been employed in the dental field for over 20 years. She graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in dental hygiene and holds Registered Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist credentials. In addition to practicing clinical hygiene, she has also worked in dental office administration and treatment coordination. Her career includes general dentistry, as well as specialty practices of periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, and orthodontics.