Become a Dental Assistant

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Dental Assistant

PCI’s Dental Assistant program prepares students for entry-level careers in Dental Assisting. In as little as 9 months students in the Dental Assistant program learn essential clinical and administrative skills needed in any dental office. Our Dental Assistant program is comprehensive and immersive, so graduates can enter the workforce with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to begin a career in the healthcare field.

As a Dental Assistant, you have the opportunity to specialize based on your interests. Specialties include:

Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist Assistant
Office Manager
Dental Receptionist, and more!

PCI provides the training you need to prepare you for whatever specialty you choose!

In as little as 9 Months

Our Dental
Assistant Program Prepares You To:

Perform X-Rays
Assist with Dental Procedures
Conduct Administrative Tasks using Dental Software
Schedule and Coordinate Patient Appointments

Dental Assistant Training Curriculum

Our hands-on Dental Assistant program curriculum combines lectures with practical exercises in the dental operatories and dental laboratories.

In The Classroom:

Students learn about anatomy & physiology, clinical procedures, preparing patients for treatment, chairside assisting and radiology.

In The Lab:

Students learn how to perform basic dental procedures, identify and use dental instruments and materials for chairside assisting, and much more! The training includes an off-site externship at a dental office that provides a real-world experience.

The Dental Assistant program also prepares graduates for the Dental Assistant Examination to become a Registered Dental Assistant in the State of Texas.

Dental Assistant Occupation Outlook:

Employment of dental assistants is expected to grow by 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will continue to increase the demand for preventive dental services. As dental practices grow, more dental assistants will be needed. Source: ^*US Bureau of Labor Statistics
*https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm#tab-6
PCI Health Training Center is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges – ACCSC.

PCI Health Training Center is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission – TWC Career Schools and Colleges Section.

PCI Health Training Center is a member of the following organizations:

Career Colleges and Schools of Texas – CCST
Career Education Colleges and Universities – CECU

Dental Assistant Program Disclosure

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt rate of students who completed the program, and other important information please see program disclosures.

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