Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What does a Dental Assistant do?

A. Dental assistants perform many tasks, ranging from assisting the dentist during dental procedures, taking x-rays to recordkeeping and scheduling appointments.

Q. What skills will I learn in this Dental Assistant Training course?

A. Skills covered will include Oral Hygiene and Nutrition, Oral Examinations, Administrative Duties, Oral Anatomy, Dental Pain Management, Proper use of Dental Materials, and Terminology.

Q. Is Clinical lab required?

A. This course is 100% online, clinical lab is not required.

Q. Do I need to be Certified as a Dental Assistant?

A. No. Certification is not required to gain employment as a Dental Assistant. (Check your state requirements at DANB)

Q. Are Dental Assistant required to be vaccinated for Covid-19

A. Some states requires vaccination while others do not with the option to undergo covid-19 testing on a weekly basis. Check your state requirements at Center for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov or Department of Health of Human Services: www.hhs.gov for more information.

Q. What is job placement like?

A. Dental assistants are currently in high demand and are essential to the dental field! Although we cannot guarantee employment, our dedicated staff will provide you with all the tools needed to receive gainful employment. This will include helping with resumes, interview prep question, and job leads.

Q. What is the growth potential of a Dental Assistant?

A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dental Assistants jobs are expected to increase 8% by 2030.

Q. What is the salary of a Dental Assistant?

A. According to salary.com, Dental Assistants can earn between 40,000 to 50,000 a year.

Q. Can I become certified after completing this course?

A. Yes, Clients will qualify for the NELDA examination after working 300 hours (2 months) as a Dental Assistant.