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DENTAL ASSISTANT
 With a location that's convenient to Dallas and Fort Worth and a curriculum that utilizes the latest technologies and tools of the trade, Concorde Career Institute - Arlington provides the training you need for a career as a Dental Assistant.
Earn a career as a Dental Assistant with training from the dedicated staff at Concorde Career Institute - Arlington. Our multi-tasked training means you learn everything about being an effective Dental Assistant, including both the clinical and the administrative side of
dental assisting.
Dental Assistants work closely with dentists. That's why Concorde's Dental Assistant curriculum is based on hands-on training, so that you will learn first-hand by working chair-side with a dentist.
When you enroll in Concorde's Dental Assistant training program, you will learn to master all of the clinical responsibilities of a Dental Assistant, including:
- Sterilizing and preparing instrument trays
- Exposing and processing x-rays
- Conducting oral inspections
- Preparing patients for treatment
- Taking vital signs
- Charting patients
- Setting appointments
- Completing insurance forms
- Managing accounts payable
- Collecting fees
Whether you're commuting from Dallas or Fort Worth, Concorde Career Institute – Arlington’s Dental Assistant program is tailored to fit any busy schedule. No matter your schedule or current commitments, at Concorde you'll be on the fast track to a rewarding new career as a Dental Assistant.
Contact us today to find out how you can enroll for Concorde Career Institute – Arlington’s Dental Assistant program.
What follows are answers to frequently asked questions about Concorde – Arlington’s Dental Assistant program:
How long is the program?
Concorde's Dental Assistant program is 8 months long.
Will I receive hands-on, real world job experience?
Yes! In addition to the realistic laboratory environment Concorde provides, we also offer a hands-on working experience called an externship. Our Dental Assistant externship is six weeks long.
What skills will I learn?
Through our Dental Assistant program you will learn to:
- Take vital signs and give CPR
- Sterilize instruments
- Prepare instrument trays
- Patient preparation and setup
- Take oral inspections
- Expose and process x-rays
- Educate patients on proper oral care
- Schedule appointments
- Create patient charts
- Maintain records and supplies
- Process accounts payable and collections
- Work with insurance forms
Where can I work?
A majority of Dental Assistants are employed by general practice dentists. Some Dental Assistants are employed by specialists such as orthodontists or oral surgeons. Other Dental Assistants work part-time and sometimes in more than one office. Dental Assistants may have some freedom to choose their own hours. What follows are some potential employers for trained Dental Assistants.
- Private practice
- Group practice
- Specialty practices
- Public health
- Hospital dental clinics
- Dental school
- Dental supply manufacturers
Are there really jobs available for me?
We could tell you "Absolutely." Look for Dental Assistant job listings in your local newspapers and see for yourself how many great opportunities will be available to you when you complete your training at Concorde Career Institute - Arlington. Jump online and search some of the excellent job resource websites for opportunities in your field. The jobs are out there, so don't wait any longer. Contact us at Concorde today and get the healthcare training you need for a Dental Assistant career.
Will I receive any special certificates or qualifications?
Upon completion of the Dental Assistant program, you will receive a Concorde Career Institute Diploma.
And finally, how much does it cost?
We know how important this question is to you. We have found that our Dental Assisting program costs may change slightly with each new session. For that reason, we are unable to provide cost information on our website. We are, however, very happy to discuss our current program costs with you personally. Please give us a call anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program.
If you have questions about financial aid, your campus representative will refer you to our excellent Financial Aid staff who are specifically here to help you explore financial aid options available to you!
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