Dental Assistant Program
Launch Your Career in Dental Assisting with Excel Health Careers
The Dental Assistant Program at Excel Health Careers is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic field of dental assisting. Our comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of dental assisting, from chairside assisting to administrative tasks, ensuring you are well-prepared for a successful career.
- Program Duration: 12 weeks
Curriculum Highlights
Chairside
Assisting
Learn how to assist dentists during procedures, including instrument handling, patient positioning, and infection control.
Radiology
Gain practical experience through our state-of-the-art facilities and clinical rotations.
Administrative
Tasks
Gain skills in scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and handling billing and insurance.
Dental
Materials
Learn about the various materials used in dentistry, their properties, and how to handle and prepare them.
Patient Care
Techniques
Develop the ability to provide excellent patient care, including communication skills, patient education, and comfort techniques.
Infection
Control
Master the principles of infection control and sterilization techniques to ensure a safe and hygienic dental environment.
Externship Requirement
Our program includes an 80-hour externship, providing you with hands-on experience in a real-world dental setting. This externship is a crucial part of your training and must be completed during the program.
Career Outcomes
Dental
Assistant
Work chairside with dentists, assisting with procedures and providing patient care.
Dental Office
Administrator
Manage the administrative tasks of a dental office, including scheduling, billing, and patient records.
Dental Sales
Representative
Represent dental products and equipment, providing education and support to dental professionals.
Dental Laboratory
Technician
Work in a dental laboratory, creating dental prosthetics and other dental devices.
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