Train to become a Dental Assistant!
UDAA Program Info
DENTAL ASSISTING As a member of the Dental Assisting program at Union Dental Assisting Academy, you will be prepared to work alongside a dentist in his or her dental office. Through the program, you will receive "multi-tasked" training, which means you will receive education in both clinical and administrative duties in a healthcare field that is in high demand. |
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Clinical responsibilities for a dental assistant include, but are not limited to, sterilizing and preparing instruments, exposing and processing x-rays, preparing patients for treatment, taking vital signs, patient education, and most importantly, chairside assisting. Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to, patient charting, appointment setting, completing insurance forms, processing accounts payable and fee collections.
The primary focus of this training program will be chairside dental assisting and administrative duties. Attention will also be given to the many aspects associated with the dental assisting profession. Repetitive procedures should prepare one to readily adapt to most dental office settings.
The primary focus of this training program will be chairside dental assisting and administrative duties. Attention will also be given to the many aspects associated with the dental assisting profession. Repetitive procedures should prepare one to readily adapt to most dental office settings.
Where can I work?
A majority of Dental Assistants are employed by general dentists. Some are employed by specialists (Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, etc.). Some assistants work part-time and sometimes in more than one office. Assistants may have some freedom to choose their own hours and work in different settings. To better find the job you want, help will be given in building a resume' and in preparing for interviews.
A majority of Dental Assistants are employed by general dentists. Some are employed by specialists (Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, etc.). Some assistants work part-time and sometimes in more than one office. Assistants may have some freedom to choose their own hours and work in different settings. To better find the job you want, help will be given in building a resume' and in preparing for interviews.
