Dental Assistant - Medical Training College

Dental Assistant from Medical Training College is a Campus Certificate Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Begin your education as a Dental Assistant where you will work closely with, and under the supervision of dentists and dental specialists. You will work in a clean environment usually near the dental chair to assist as needed. Enjoy a 35-40 hour workweek or you may choose to work part-time with a variable schedule. Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties in the dental office. Clinical Skills Prepare and lay out instruments and materials required for each patient Instruct patients on post-operative and general oral health care Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment Prepare patients for treatment Provide chairside assistance to the dentist Prepare materials for impressions Take and process dental X-rays Administrative Skills Schedule and confirm appointments Receive patients Obtain patient dental records Dental language skills Keep treatment records Order dental supplies and materials Where do they work? Dentists and Dental Specialists are expected to hire more assistants to perform routine dental tasks so that their time is used for more complex procedures. This means that job prospects for dental assistants is excellent and is expected to increase much faster than average. View more details on Medical Training College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.