How You Can Become A Dental Assistant in 10 Saturdays...

You can become a dental assistant in 10 Saturdays if you sign up for our ten week career education course that teaches the essential knowledge and skills for obtaining a job in one of the fastest growing occupations.

Our next course starts Saturday March 31, 2012, so get yourself signed up today because it’s filling up fast and you don’t want to delay your career or miss out.  If you want to become a dental assistant in 10 Saturdays, Apply online now!, or call us at (281) 794-7944.

Frequently Asked Questions About How To Become A Dental Assistant In 10 Saturdays:

How do I apply to the school?

I want to become a dental assistant in 10 Saturdays, how do I apply?

An application can be completed online or a postal packet mailed to you.

What are the enrollment requirements?

What are the enrollment requirements to become a dental assistant in 10 Saturdays?

A $200 down payment and a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate.

How long is the course?

How long does the course take to become a dental assistant in 10 Saturdays?

The course meets one Saturday per week for 10 weeks.

How much money does a dental assistant make?

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, median hourly earnings for dental assistants were $14.53 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.94 and $17.44 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.87, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $20.69 an hour.

How much does the tuition cost and do you have a payment plan?

To become a dental assistant in 10 Saturdays, the tuition is $2750.00. Payment options are available that make it affordable for the student to pay tuition weekly.

What does a professional dental assistant do?

A short list of some of the duties you will perform after you become a dental assistant in 10 Saturdays: 

• sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• prepare and lay out instruments and materials required to treat each patient
• obtain patients’ dental records
• make patients comfortable in the dental chair and prepare them for treatment
• work alongside the dentist to provide treatment assistance
• exchange instruments and materials with the dentist
• keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices
• instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
• prepare materials for impressions and restorative procedures
• take dental x-rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist
• remove sutures
• apply topical anesthetics to gums
• apply cavity-preventive agents to teeth
• remove excess cements and adhesives
• place rubber dams on the teeth to isolate them for individual treatment
• make casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions
• clean and polish removable appliances
• make temporary crowns

Dental assistants with office duties schedule and confirm appointments, receive patients, keep treatment records, send bills, receive payments, and order dental supplies and materials.

Apply now to get into our next class and you can become a dental assistant in 10 Saturdays too.