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Dental Assistant
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SPECIAL OFFER

SAVE $250

when paying in full by cash or check

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

  • Take and process x-rays

  • Sterilize and disinfect instruments

  • Record patient treatment information

  • Document medical and dental health histories. 

  • Instruct and educate patients on oral hygiene

  • Order dental supplies and schedule appointments. 

FUTURE OF DENTAL ASSISTANTS

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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. 

About Dental Assisting

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
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We insure each student will be trained with the equipment and  instruments that would be used in the dental workplace. 

MATERIALS INCLUDED
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Textbook and all study materials included in tuition. (Value $150)  

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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. 

Our Services

Payment Options

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Early Paid In Full

Discounted tuition rate of $2950 when paid 60 days before start of new session. No enrollment fee and save $250

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BEST VALUE!

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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.

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Graduate Debt Free!

 

3

Half Down+5 Payments

Pay $1600 before the start of enrolled session. Make $320 payments the first 5 weeks of class. 

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Graduate Debt Free!

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OUR INSTRUCTORS

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Dr. Robert M. Judd, DDS

 DDS since 1983

 Registered Pharmacist Since 1975

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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!
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CONTACT US

Our Address

1254 JUNGERMAN RD.     SUITE B
ST. PETERS, MO 63376

(636)447-3339

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