Dental Assistant Schools

As a dental assistant, you will explore the administrative, chairside and lab skills that can make you valuable in any dental practice. As a chairside Dental Assistant, you will practice "four-handed dentistry." Your skills will grow as you are taught to prepare basic tray setups, mix common dental materials and maintain dental equipment. You will have the opportunity to learn how to expose and process dental x-ray film, clean and sterilize instruments, take dental impressions and make dental study models. You will be exposed to terminology and anatomy and will be given experience in educating patients in proper oral hygiene.