Dental Assistant

Did you know that according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected national growth rate for Dental Assistants is expected to be 36% through 2018.

◊ What do Dental Assistants do?
As a Dental Assistant, you will prepare patients to see the dentist, assist the dentist at chairside during patient care, and care for the treatment room and instruments, including all infection control procedures. You will be taking and processing dental x-rays, performing basic laboratory procedures and providing patient education.

◊ Where do Dental Assistants work?
Most graduates of our Dental Assistant school program currently serve the profession in private dental offices. These offices are staffed by both general practitioners and specialists in the dental profession. Other dental assistants are employed by the rapidly growing group-practice systems. In the group-practice settings, several general practice dentists or specialists join and share many assistants and front office/business support staff. Federal agencies, including clinics and hospitals of the Veteran’s Administration and the U.S. Public Health Service, also employ Dental Assistants..

◊ Questions?     
North-West College is proud to be recognized as one of the finest Dental Assisting Schools in California. We’ve specialized in helping people become a Dental Assistant for over 40 years. Let us help you start your Dental Assisting career by contacting us today. Simply fill out the form or call us at 1-800-639-2273. Classes are starting soon!