Online Dental Assistant Courses

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ranks dental assisting among the top 20 fastest-growing occupations, with a projected job growth of 30 percent through 2016. The best opportunities should go to job applicants with formal training. Dental assistant diploma programs are widely available at vocational schools (and even via distance learning) and typically last less than a year.

Career Training and Career Opportunities in Dental Assisting

Programs in dental assisting typically involve lectures, lab work, and preclinical instruction in dental assisting skills. Online dental assistant courses may introduce students to dental terminology, instruments, patient care, recordkeeping, and administrative practices. Dental assistant courses generally lead to a certificate or diploma. College courses may lead to a two-year associate's degree in dental assisting. Dental assistants earned a median wage of $14.53 in 2006, according to the BLS.

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	Penn Foster Schools

Dental Assistant

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	Penn Foster Global - Scranton

Dental Assistant

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	U.S. Career Institute - Online

Dental Assistant

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