Dental Assisting Program Overview
The Dental Assisting Program at Midwest Technical Institute provides entry-level theory and hands-on training in basic and routine clinical and office tasks. This program will equip the dental assistant with the skills required to perform in a clinical, laboratory or office setting.
The dental assistant will be able to assist in laboratory procedures, x-ray procedures, CPR and patient assessments. He/she will also be able to perform sterilization and infection control techniques, clinical procedures and equipment maintenance. In some venues, the dental assistant is expected to effectively handle administrative office procedures, including electronic record keeping, keyboarding, billing, coding, insurance claims and scheduling.
MTI’s dental assistant training provides students a thorough understanding of dental-related ethics and other business principles that impact the practitioner’s relationship with the patient. For dental assistant certification, students are required to take DANB certification (Dental Assisting National Board) which includes: RHS (Radiology Health & Safety) and ICE (Infection Control Exam).
*Not all programs and courses are available at all campuses.
- Orientation and Introduction to Infection Control
- Restorative Dentistry & Dental Charting
- Prosthodontics & Dental Office Lab
- Dental Radiology & Office Administration
- Dental Specialties & Preventative Dentistry
- Employment Preparation & Review and Externship
*The first training module taken will be Orientation and Introduction to Infection Control and the last training module taken will be Employment Preparation & Review and Externship. All other modules can be taken in any order.
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Dental Assisting Careers
MTI Dental Assisting Program graduates are trained to perform in an entry-level position, normally available in a dental facility, such as a clinical dental assistant, dental laboratory assistant and dental office administrative assistant.
The dental profession continues to grow as a result of the population living longer and advancements in procedures, treatments, prevention and cosmetic/aesthetic dentistry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the job outlook for dental assistants will increase by 19% from 2016 to 2026. Â *www.bls.gov
Midwest Technical Institute offers a variety of financing options to qualifying students. Financial Aid Representatives are available at each of our campuses to assist you. Please contact your nearest MTI campus today to learn more.
For information about our graduation rates, program costs, the median debt of students who completed this program and more, please click on a campus below to see our Gainful Employment Disclosure.
Dental Assisting FAQ
- What is a dental assistant?
- A dental assistant works closely with a dentist, assisting in all dental procedures. The dental assistant enables the dentist to care for many more patients and to produce more dentistry than they could alone. Greeting the patient, taking radiographs and impressions, sterilizing instruments, suctioning, passing instruments, completing lab work, educating the patient and performing basic four-handed dentistry are just a few duties of the assistant.
- How much do dental assistants make?
- The median annual wage for dental assistants was $36,940 in May 2016. *www.bls.gov  For more information on the median earnings of MTI program graduates who received federal aid, visit our Gainful Employment Disclosures.
- Where can I work as a dental assistant?
- The dental assisting student will be trained to perform in an entry-level position, normally available in a dental facility, such as a clinical dental assistant, dental laboratory assistant or dental office administrative assistant. This program will equip the dental assistant with the skills required to perform in a clinical, laboratory or office setting.
- Are dental assistants in demand?
- The dental profession continues to grow as a result of the population living longer and advancements in procedures, treatments, prevention and cosmetic/aesthetic dentistry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the job outlook for dental assistants will increase by 19% from 2016 to 2026. Â *www.bls.gov
- How much does dental assisting training cost?
- For more information on MTI program costs, visit our Gainful Employment Disclosures.
Accreditations
MTI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
MTI is approved by the United States Department of Education to participate in the Federal Financial Aid Program.