Dental Assisting Program
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What Learn Dental Offers
Real-World Experience In a Real Dental Practice: Take your learning beyond the classroom. Our program offers hands-on training in a real dental practice, allowing you to learn and practice on dental mannequins and interact with mock patients in a controlled, supervised setting. Gain invaluable, real-world experience that truly prepares you for your future career in dental assisting.
Internships & Career Support: We take career support a step further. Beyond job placement assistance, we also arrange internships at dental practices in the Sacramento area for first-hand industry experience.
Learn from The Best: Benefit from the wisdom and guidance of certified professionals with years of experience in the field. Get insights that go beyond textbooks and learn the real-life nuances of the job.
Dental California Board Approved: Learn Dental is A Dental Board of California approved mandatory course provider.
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Why Become a Dental Assistant?
High Demand
Did you know? By 2030, the need for dental assistants is set to surge by 17%! Dive into a profession that's growing faster than most, ensuring you a stable and promising career.
Career Growth
Dental assistants have a promising career path, with potential advancement to roles like hygienists, office managers, or dentists. Being a dental assistant lays a solid foundation for future growth.
Flexible Working Hours
Many dental offices offer flexible schedules, which can be a great benefit for those who need to balance work with personal or family responsibilities. Part-time and full-time positions are often available.
Broad Scope of Work
Dental assistants have diverse tasks that extend from patient care to office administration and lab duties. This breadth of work makes the role exciting, rewarding, and intellectually stimulating.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
A dental assistant performs many tasks in the dental office. A dental assistant’s tasks include:
- Maintaining infection control
- Preparing patients for dental procedures
- Managing dental records
- Sterilizing dental instruments
- Performing two/four-handed dentistry
- Chairside assisting
- Performing dental x-rays
- Performing impressions on patients’ teeth for study or lab work
As of September 25, 2023, the average annual salary for a Dental Assistant in California stands at $50,844, with a common range spanning from $45,459 to $55,694. The breadth of this salary range can be significantly influenced by variables such as educational background, professional certifications, additional skill sets, and the length of experience in the field.
LearnDental has established relationships with dental offices in the greater Sacramento area to facilitate internships and job placements.
The Dental Assistant Program is an intensive course designed to equip aspiring dental assistants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in their profession. This comprehensive program covers a wide range of topics, including dental terminology, oral anatomy, infection control, dental radiography, chairside assisting, dental materials, and office administration. The course incorporates a balance of theoretical instruction, hands-on practical training, and clinical experiences to ensure students develop both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills required for success in the dental field.
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent. We also require applicants to pass a basic health screening and criminal background check.
Our program includes lab training and a clinical internship, providing students with real-world experience in dental offices.