Dental Assistant Program
Provide support and assistance under the instruction and supervision of a dentist.
Introduction:
Clinical duties include helping to manage the dental office, preparing patients for treatment, charting patient treatment, exposing and processing dental X-Ray instruments. Providing oral hygiene instruction, preparing dental filling material, taking impressions for study purposes or models, and making casts of teeth are vital elements of training. The dental assistant program completion will require approximately one year.
Employment Opportunities:
Dental assistants can work in private dental offices, dental schools, or hospitals. There will be many opportunities for entry-level positions, but some dentists prefer to hire experienced assistants, those who have completed a dental assisting program or have met state requirements.
Career Opportunities:
- Dental Assistant
Employment Outlook:
Employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030.
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $19.79 hourly or $41,170 annually.
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 1230 hours. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):
OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
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OCP A | Introduction to Dental Assisting | 90 Hours |
OCP B | Dental Infection Control Assistant | 210 Hours |
OCP C | Dental Assistant 1 Dental Assistant 2 | 465 Hours 465 Hours |
Total Hours: 1230 |
Location & Course’s Schedule:
Dental Assistant is available at the following school (s):
LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
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Lindsey Hopkins Technical College | Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | |
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College | Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College | Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. |
Contact Information at the Location:
Additional information can be provided by student services:
LOCATION | COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR | PHONE NUMBER |
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Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (305) 324-6070 | Patricia Estiverne Sandra Hawkins Jacques Lucien Rose Jasmin | Ext. 7089 Ext. 7129 Ext. 7039 |
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College (305) 557-1100 | Danielle Taylor Jackie Benjamin Vanessa Torres Elizabeth Forero | Ext. 2230 Ext. 2215 Ext. 2250 Ext. 2216 |
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College (305) 253-9920 | Mirtha Silverang Maria Ruiz Kathy Pearson Irene Montoto | Ext. 2145 Ext. 2147 Ext. 2159 Ext. 2150 |
Source
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Assistants, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm.