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Dental Assisting

 The role of a dental assistant provides people with an opportunity to help patients by offering in-person oral health services and work in the healthcare industry that offers job security, flexible hours, and career advancement.

Training Programs

Choose from one of two pathways:

ON-THE-JOB (OJT) TRAINING PROGRAMS

Note: You are paid to use this pathway.


Start now! No prior training is needed.

An OJT dental assistant receives direct training in a dental office from a licensed, supervising dentist.  There are two OJT pathways.

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Dental students hands-on practicing.

FORMAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

Note: There may be a cost associated with this pathway.


A formally trained dental assistant receives training from an accredited dental assisting program. 

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Why become a dental assistant

A career in the fast-growing dental assisting field offers a pathway into the healthcare profession, opportunities to be an important part of a team, and the ability to connect with patients. Check it out!


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