Texas Dental Assisting Schools
Dental Assisting Career Articles and Information
- A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant - A dental assistant is really the dentist's right-hand man, so to speak. During routing filling procedures, root canals, crowns, etc., the dental assistant is the person to hand the dentist the appropriate dental tool, monitor your comfort levels and alert the dentist if something looks wrong, take and develop x-rays, and help hold suction tubes and the likes as the dentist performs his or her duties…
- Dental Assisting Career Overview
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ATI Career Training Center
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Hurst, TX
/ Dallas, TX
/ Dallas (Richardson), TX
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Dental Assisting (Associate's Degree)
The Dental Assisting programs prepare students for a dental assisting career within dental offices or clinics.
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Dental Assisting (Certificate)
The Dental Assisting program prepares students for a dental assisting career within dental offices or clinics.
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Career Centers of Texas
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Corpus Christi, TX
/ El Paso, TX
/ Fort Worth, TX
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Dental Assistant (Diploma)
The objective of the Dental Assistant program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for entry-level positions in the dental field. This program includes instruction in both the clinical (chairside) and administrative aspects of dental assisting.
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Everest Institute
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Houston Greenspoint, TX
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Dental Assisting (Diploma)
Dental Assistants are educated to perform chairside assisting methods, patient procedures, and related office and laboratory tasks under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist.
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High-Tech Institute
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Irving (Dallas), TX
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Dental Assistant (Diploma)
Dental Assistants perform various patient care, office and laboratory duties in both small and large dental practices. They're responsible for making patients as comfortable as possible, preparing them for treatment, and obtaining dental records. During a patient exam, Dental Assistants hand instruments and materials to dentists, and keep patients' mouths clear by using suction or other devices.
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Lamar State College - Orange
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Milan Institute
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Amarillo (West), TX
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Administrative Medical Assistant (Diploma)
The Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant program is designed to prepare students to enter the health profession field as an administrative medical/dental assistant. Graduates will be able to function at an entry-level position in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, medical offices, dental offices, hospitals and medical clinics. Graduates are also trained in medical/dental insurance coding and billing procedures.
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Dental Assistant (Diploma)
The Dental Assistant program is designed to prepare students to enter the health profession field as a dental assistant. Graduates will be able to function at an entry-level position in a dental office setting. The program covers a variety of topics including operational procedures, inventory control, records management and assisting the Dentist during the examination and treatment of patients.
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SACMDA
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McAllen, TX
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Dental Assistant (Diploma)
The objective of the Dental Assistant program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for entry-level positions in the dental field. This program includes instruction in both the clinical (chairside) and administrative aspects of dental assisting.
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Texas School of Business
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Houston (East), TX
/ Friendswood, TX
/ Houston (Southwest), TX
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Dental Assistant (Diploma)
Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in
private dental offices, group practices, public and
private hospitals, public health institutions, clinics,
dental insurance agencies, and for dental product
distributors.
The Academy of Health Care Professions
Locations:
Austin, TX
/ Houston North, TX
/ Houston Southwest, TX
/ San Antonio, TX
Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Most Dental Assistants work chair side as dentists examine and treat patients. Assistants also many hand instruments and materials to dentists, and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. Assistants also sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care. Dental Assistants with laboratory duties might make casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions taken by dentists, clean and polish removable appliances, and make temporary crowns.
Dentistry Career Paths
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
Dentistry Salary Information
Median hourly earnings of dental assistants were $12.49 in 2000.
Median hourly earnings of dental hygienists were $24.68 in 2000.
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