In as little as 10 weeks you can start your new career in dental assisting. Learn all aspects of the trade through hands on practice, course books and video instruction. Become a productive member of your dental team in either a clinical or administrative role. Dental Assistants are in GREAT DEMAND! Dental assisting is a desirable profession Earn a respectable salary. have job security, even during a changing economy. The work day in a dental office is full of variety! Our course does not limit students to general dentistry only. Specialties include Orthodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics. Seek out what suits your interests. Continuing Education allows for growth in your career. The paths are endless!
What is a Dental Assistant?
Dental Assistants perform a wide range of duties in their position. They can have both administrative and clinical responsibilities. Some of those tasks include:
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Prepare the patient for their dental exam or procedure
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Take and process x-rays
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Sterilize and disinfect instruments
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Record patient treatment information
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Document medical and dental health histories.
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Instruct and educate patients on oral hygiene
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Order dental supplies and schedule appointments.
FUTURE OF DENTAL ASSISTANTS
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Assistants,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm (visited April 14, 2021).
The demand for dental assistants is projected to increase by 18% through the year 2024, which is much faster than average. Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will likely continue to increase the demand for overall preventative dentistry.
OUR PROGRAM OFFERS
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Each student must have a high school diploma or GED Equivalent. Hepatitis B immunization, and signed enrollment agreement.
ASPECTS OF DENTISTRY
Learn about all aspects of dentistry, from traditional to modern. Your vast knowledge will be an asset to any type of office.
HANDS ON
We insure each student will be trained with the equipment and instruments that would be used in the dental workplace.
MATERIALS INCLUDED
Textbook and all study materials included in tuition. (Value $150)
Tuition Payment Plan Available.
COURSE COMPLETION SKILLS
At the end of this course you will have a skill set of taking & processing X Rays, setting up and assisting in procedures, placing fissure sealants, coronal polishing, impressions / pouring models, infection control, instrument passing, anatomy terminology & more.
CAMPUS INFORMATION
At Laurel Institute we provide a dedicated classroom facility combined with actual dental treatment rooms and lab all in one location.
Payment Options
2
5 Month Payment Plan
$250 Enrollment Fee. 5 Monthly Payments of $590. Student can choose date of payment. 4 payments required before start of enrolled session.
Graduate Debt Free!
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Robert M. Judd, DDS
DDS since 1983
Registered Pharmacist Since 1975
Amber Schindler
Dental Assistant / Instructor
15 years Experience
Casey S.
Awesome Program! Love my job and am so thankful for Laurel Institute guiding me into dentistry!
Lauren M.
The teacher took time to focus on each student. I learned so much in 10 weeks and by week 7, I already had a job lined up.
Nicole J.
I was nervous about starting school again, but the teacher made the class fun and easy. Every week was something new but approached in a way we could all understand. 1000% recommend this school!
CONTACT US
Our Address
1254 JUNGERMAN RD. SUITE B
ST. PETERS, MO 63376
(636)447-3339