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?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , as of May 2020, the median annual wage for dental assistants was $41,180. Recent BLS data illustrates salaries are highest among dental assistants working in government positions, followed closely those working in dental or physician offices. Annual wages may depend on key factors such as your location and patient populations. *www.bls.gov

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.

How much does dental assisting training cost?

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Q: 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 11% from 2020 to 2030.

Are you ready for an exciting new career in the dental field? Dental assistants play an important role in managing patient care and supporting dentists. The School of Dental Assisting at Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) offers accredited dental assisting programs to provide you the skills and experience you need to start a new career in less than a year!

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What Makes MTI's Dental Assisting Program Different

Hands-On Focused

Labs designed to simulate real dental work environments

Accelerated Training

Complete your dental assistant training in just 9 months

Experienced Instructors

All dental assisting instructors have real-world experience

Daytime Classes Available

Flexible class times that work for your busy schedule

Employment Preparation

No general education courses required, students will learn the skills required for entry-level employment

Lifetime Job Placement

Career counseling & job placement assistance is available to all qualified graduates

The School of Dental Assisting at Midwest Technical Institute

Dental assistants provide clinical and clerical support to dentists, and may choose to specialize in order to work with other dental professionals like endodontists and orthodontists. At MTI’s dental assistant training schools, you’ll earn the skills and experience necessary for an entry-level dental assistant position. MTI’s dental assistant classes are taught by instructors with real-world experience in the dental field. You’ll get hands-on training in both a classroom and lab setting. The Dental Assisting Program concludes with an externship that gives you real working experience in the dental industry. Externship can help you learn what type of dental assistant position you may want to pursue after graduation. MTI’s accredited dental assistant programs help you develop the skills you need to start a new career!

HANDS-ON DENTAL ASSISTANT CLASSES

Radiographs & Impressions | Equipment Sterilization | Lab Work | X-Ray Procedures | Patient Education

MTI’s Dental Assisting Program in Illinois and Missouri is led by instructors with real-world experience. Through a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction, you’ll be trained in both clinical & administrative duties, including:

Infection Control
Restorative Dentistry & Dental Charting
Prosthodontics & Dental Office Lab
Dental Radiology & Office Administration
Dental Specialties & Preventative Dentistry
Employment Preparation & Review and Externship

Dental Assistant Certification

For dental assistant certification, students are required to take two of the three DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification exams: RHS (Radiology Health & Safety) and ICE (Infection Control Exam).

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Start a Career in Dental Assisting

Dental assistants perform a combination of both clinical and clerical duties, ranging from assisting dentists and dental hygienists, to working with patients and assisting with lab and x-ray procedures, and patient assessments. Other common dental assistant duties can include:

Seating and greeting the patient
Taking radiographs & impressions
Sterilization
Suctioning, passing instruments
Lab work
Basic 4-handed dentistry
Educating the patient

Dental assistant training at MTI prepares you to perform these clinical and clerical tasks through hands-on dental assistant training. The Dental Assisting Program also prepares you for dental assistant certification.At MTI, you get the hands-on training you need to work in a dentist’s office as a clinical dental assistant, dental laboratory assistant, and dental office administrative assistant. Hospitals and military bases may also provide career opportunities for you, or you may choose to specialize by working with geriatric or pediatric patients.

The dental field 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 8% from 2021 to 2031, projecting an average of about 56,400 openings for dental assistants each year over the decade.

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