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Dental assisting is a growing field in the allied health industry. Dental assistants are essential for the smooth operation of a dental clinic or office. They must possess the ability to multitask, yet concentrate when necessary, think on their feet, have good manual dexterity and communication skills.

If you think you have what it takes to run a busy front office, assist the dentist with clinical procedures, take x-rays and various other tasks while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor, then a career as a dental assistant may be just right for you.

In less than a year you could be taking advantage of one of the hottest careers around. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an excellent job outlook for dental assistants to 2016, calling the field one of the fastest growing careers today. More dentists are looking to dental assistants to handle various and growing responsibilities, so training is becoming vital for success in this field.

About the Program

Advanced Career Training offers an eight-month program for a certificate in dental assisting. In those eight months, the program gives its students the skills necessary to take advantage of a wide variety of opportunities and careers in the dental health industry. Students come away with the knowledge and skills to become a dental x-ray technician, an office manager, receptionist, a chairside assistant and a surgical assistant.

Among the things students are taught in the program are dental science, chairside assisting, dental radiography, laboratory skills, preventive dentistry and administrative functions. Together, these skills will prepare students to enter the field with an advanced knowledge and skill set, giving them the edge they need in the workplace.

Advanced Career Training also provides extensive career services to help students move from the classroom to the dentist’s office. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the career resources, which include personal portfolio development, transportation resources, internet website assistance, interviewing techniques, medical/dental resources and dressing for success. Students will also get a handle on job fairs and recruiting, career certification information, computer, fax and phone access, career placement and resume writing.

Accreditation

Advanced Career Training is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), an organization that has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978.

Student Requirements

Advanced Career Training does not require a high school diploma or a GED for prospective students age 18 or over to be eligible for the dental assisting program. Students under 18 years old must have either a diploma, a GED or a high school proficiency certificate.

All prospective students must pass an entrance examination, and undergo an interview with an admissions professional.

For more information, prospective students are encouraged to contact Advanced Career Training directly.

Tuition Information

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, tuition and fees for the dental assisting program at Advanced Career Training is estimated to be about $13,640. For more accurate figures, request information directly from Advanced Career Training.

Financial aid is available and can be accessed as part of the enrollment process. Students may be eligible for federal subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and work-study programs, as well as private alternative loans.

School Locations

Advanced Career Training’s main campuses are located in Morrow, GA and Jacksonville, FL. Affiliate campuses are located in California, in Chula Vista, El Monte, Huntington Park, Ontario, San Bernardino, San Diego and Van Nuys.

General Information

Advanced Career Training has been in the field of career education since its founding in 1975. It specializes in getting its students certified for a new career in less than a year. Advanced Career Training offers certifications in Business Office Administration, Computer Systems Technology, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting and Medical Billing and Insurance Coding.

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