Texas Careers

Dental Assitant: Diploma

Dental Assistant Program Features

By enrolling at Texas Careers, you are laying the educational and professional foundation needed to start in the exciting and demanding world of dentistry as a dental assistant. The Dental Assistant Diploma Program includes learning the skills needed for treatment room care, medical emergencies and any other dental functions.

Upon completion of this program you will be prepared to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam, sponsored by American Medical Technologists. You will also be eligible to take the State Board Radiologic Certification exam.

Dental Assistant Duties

Dental assistants are starting to perform many routine dentistry duties, as dentists begin focusing on more involved procedures. This makes studying for a career in dental assisting a wise choice. As a matter of fact, the United States Department of Labor predicts a steady increase in demand for qualified dental assistants through 2014.

Your education at Texas careers will help ensure you are prepared by teaching you various duties assistants often perform, including:

• Infection control/sterilization
• Dental x-rays
• Teeth Impressions
• Oral Evacuation

Potential Career Opportunities

By learning these valuable and significant skills you will be more inclined to be offered an entry-level position in a variety of locations, such as a dental office, clinic or lab environment. In addition, you will have the skills needed to help you advance in your career.