BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT
Change, alter, or start a new career path. Many individuals and students, in particular, are looking at a different path forward, especially after the economic impact of COVID-19. Dental Assistants are one of the fastest-growing occupations in the field, with an expected 18% increase in the number of jobs available by 2024.
With a 12-week dental assisting / radiology program, students of Dental Office Training by Lynn can be positioned to pursue career opportunities in less than four months.
DOT is a relaxed, fun, and friendly environment that brings encouragement to all students. Our instructors are experienced and truly want to see our students succeed!
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DENTAL ASSISTANT JOB FUNCTIONS
At Dental Office Training By Lynn, we believe that a career in Dental Assisting is a rewarding option that comes with many great benefits. While the job responsibilities can vary from office to office, here is a list of the most common:
Assisting the dentist by performing procedures and treatments, which among others, may include:
- Taking impressions for Study Cast
- Taking and developing X-Rays
- Removal of sutures
- Applying sealants
Assisting the dentist with patient care
- Making patients feel comfortable throughout the visit
- Obtaining medical history, blood pressure and pulse
- Educating patients on oral hygiene and health
- Patient post-op instruction
Assisting with office management
- Maintaining patient files and office organization
- Maintaining digital records
- Patient appointment scheduling
- Billing and assisting with insurance management
- Answering phones, ordering supplies/working with vendors
- Follow-up patient calls
- Provide educational programs for faculty/staff
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What Does a Dental Assistant Do?
ACCREDITATION LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES
Dental Assisting certificate
Provisional Radiology License
CPR Certification
Eligibility to sit for RHS/DANB Exam
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to Dental Assisting, career opportunities can include front office management, treatment coordination, specializing in insurance, sales, marketing – once students learn the basic skills and knowledge about how a dental office works, they can expand into different pathways to working in the industry.
TUITION AND FINANCING
DOT’s dental assistant school offers affordable programs, flexible payment plans, and accepts Care Credit for financing options. Because DOT is a fraction of the cost of other programs, students can imagine graduating debt-free and starting a new high-demand career in as little as 12 weeks.
I cannot say enough about my experience at DOT by Lynn! It was by far the best schooling I have received. I absolutely loved my instructors and how they made it exciting and worth my time.
Start Your New Career In Less Than 4 Months!