Dental Assisting Degree at Carrington College California

Say Ahhh – Dental Assisting employment forecast to increase 36% by 2018!*

Dental assistants do more than just help dentists complete dental examinations; they undertake a wide variety of patient care, office, and lab duties for the dentist(s) they support. The Dental Assisting associate degree and/or certificate program at Carrington College California can teach you the skills you need to carry out a number of dental assistant chair-side and office duties in oral care environments like hospitals, dental offices, or clinics.

Our Dental Assistant degree and/or certificate classes offer Carrington College California students the practical training needed to help them succeed in their dental assisting career. There are many outstanding reasons to consider taking our Dental Assisting program, but here are four:

• Prepares you for the California Dental Board Exam for licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant^**
• You’ll learn patient prep, charting, and office admin functions
• A mix of practical experience through lab & class sessions, and an externship
• Includes preparation to earn an X-ray license and a coronal polish certificate

Practical learning in our Dental Assistant certificate or associate degree program 

The Carrington College California Dental Assisting program offers students the opportunity to learn the clinical, laboratory and administrative duties expected of a Dental assistant through a combination of lab and classroom work, and valuable hands-on externship experience. Our knowledgeable, approachable instructors consider themselves mentors more than teachers; their goal is to help students learn the dental assisting skills that can prepare them to succeed. 

Graduates of the Carrington College California Dental Assisting certificate or associate degree can develop the skills to:

• Undertake all required chair-side duties expected of a dental assistant
• Perform coronal polishes (after state certification)
• Take radiographs (x-rays) (after state certification)
• Demonstrate their critical thinking, information management, and communication skills
• Display respect and responsibility to patients and colleagues  

Dental assistants can enjoy polished career opportunities

The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that dental assisting will be one of the fastest growing occupations this decade. “Employment of Dental Assistants is expected to grow 36% from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.*” Isn’t it time to talk through your options with a Carrington College California Admissions Representative?

The Carrington College California Dental Assisting associate degree and/or certificate program is available at the following campus locations – Antioch, Citrus Heights, Emeryville, Pomona, Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, San Jose, San Leandro, and Stockton; program availability may vary by location, and culminates in either a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Science degree in Dental Assisting. 

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