YTI Career Institute

Dental Assistant

Dental assistants are a vital part of all dental offices. A Dental Assistant provides a crucial link between patient and doctor by performing such administrative duties as appointment confirmations and billing, handling x-rays and at all times is expected to interact with patients.

YTI Career Institute provides you with industry-modeled, real-world training that are results oriented. Guest speakers from the industry provide instruction. Field trips provide you with a first-hand look at the job, and a three month externship lets you put your skills to work.

YTI's Dental Assisting program provides a solid foundation preparing graduates to enter the field of health care and pursue a successful career!

The Dental Assistant program is a 12 month course, 62 credits are needed to graduate with a diploma.

Students will study:

• Dental Sciences
• Career Success Seminar
• Dental Terminology and Anatomy
• Basic Computer Fundamentals
• Dental Materials
• Customer Service
• Dental Chairside Assisting I and II
• Dental Radiology I and II
• Introduction to Psychology
• Oral Communications
• Office Emergencies and CPR
• Written Communications
• Dental Specialties
• Career Development
• Dental Administrative Procedures
• Externship

What will I be learning?

• The anatomy and of the head and neck
• How to properly take and develop manual/digital x-rays
• How to use a panoramic x-ray machine
• How to assist with dental procedures
• How to manage the front desk
• How to educate patients
• How to mix materials
• How to manage and order inventory

What are some career opportunities?

• Dental Practices

Specialty practices:

• periodontics - the treatment of gum problems
• endodontics - the treatment of root canals
• prosthodontics - the replacement of teeth
• pediatric dentistry - working with children