Get the Skills to Become a Professional Dental Assistant
Hands-On Dental Assisting Training in as Little as 9 Months
Did you know that oral health is vitally linked to the overall health of your whole body? That’s why more and more people are making sure they have regular dental checkups. And all those busy dentists need help! That’s where you come in. Dental assistants perform many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x rays to recordkeeping and scheduling appointments.If you’re looking for a hands-on dental assistant school in Connecticut and Massachusetts, Porter and Chester Institute’s Dental Assisting program can prepare you to enter this exciting field.
Why PCI?
Our dental assisting training will prepare you to work in today’s busy dental office by teaching you what you need to know in a way that makes sense to you:
Is a Career as a Dental Professional Right for You?
The classes you will take during our 9 month program include:
Dental Office Medical Emergencies
Oral Anatomy
Infection Control
Oral Health Education
Dental Charting
Practice Management
Radiology
Dental Law Ethics
Dental Materials
Anatomy and Physiology
Nutrition
Chair-side Dental Procedures
Externship
Career outlook*
Dental Assistant jobs are projected to grow 19% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Dental services needs will continue to increase as the population ages, especially as research continues to link oral health to overall health.
*Source: BLS.gov 2016-2026
To learn more about the dental assisting training at Porter and Chester Institute, request information from one of our Career Program Specialists today!
Our Dental Assisting is offered at these campuses:
“I have a daughter so I knew I needed a career. It’s never too late. It’s never to late to follow your dreams.”
Lorainna
Dental Assisting Program
Porter and Chester Institute Graduate
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Career training at Porter and Chester is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of your chosen field and a new skill-set which you can immediately use on the job. Choose a career training program that will teach you the necessary skills you need to step out into the real world and begin working as a professional in your field on day one.
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