Dental Assistant Hybrid Training

Are you passionate about dental care and seeking an exciting career in the dental field? Look no further than Access Careers' comprehensive dental assistant program. As a dental assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting dentists in providing quality dental care to patients. From clinical tasks to administrative responsibilities, our program equips you with the necessary skills to excel in this rapidly growing healthcare profession.

Dental assistants perform a wide array of clinical duties under the supervision of a dentist. Throughout our program, you will learn to assist dentists during dental examinations and treatments, including patient preparation, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, assisting with instruments and materials, and educating patients on general and post-operative oral health care. In addition to clinical tasks, dental assistants may also have administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient files, and handling billing for services rendered. Working alongside dentists, dental hygienists, dental office receptionists, and dental lab technicians, dental assistants become an invaluable second pair of hands for the dental team.

Access Careers' Dental Assistant Program is a comprehensive 900-hour program that combines online and classroom skills training, followed by a 300-hour internship. This unique structure allows you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills through interactive online modules and hands-on classroom sessions. The internship component provides you with a real-world office environment, enabling you to apply your learned skills and gain practical experience.

Please note that while our program provides a certificate of completion, it does not make graduates eligible to become licensed as Certified Dental Assistants by the New York State Education Department, Office of Professions.

The Dental Assistant Program curriculum at Access Careers covers a wide range of essential topics to ensure you are well-prepared for your role. These topics include:

• The Dental Assistant Profession
• Sciences in Dentistry
• Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Diseases
• Infection Prevention in Dentistry
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Patient Information and Assessment
• Foundation of Clinical Dentistry
• Radiographic Imaging
• Dental Materials
• Assisting in Comprehensive Dental Care
• Clinical Internship

By enrolling in our Dental Assistant Program, you are entering one of the fastest-growing healthcare careers in New York and across the country. According to the US Department of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for dental assistants nationwide was $33,230. In metropolitan New York, including Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the median hourly wage for dental assistants during the same period was $16.93. Job prospects for dental assistants are expected to be excellent, offering opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment.

At Access Careers, we are committed to providing you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience necessary to succeed as a dental assistant. Join our Dental Assistant Program today and embark on a rewarding career that combines dental expertise with compassionate patient care.