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How to Become a Dental Assistant: Here’s What You Need to Know

June 23, 2016 by Howard Academy

How to Become a Dental Assistant

Believe it or not, becoming a dental assistant might be easier than you think. In fact, many students can enroll in world-class dental assistant training programs o accelerate their career growth like never before.

So, are you ready to learn how to become a dental assistant? Here’s a closer look at the steps you’ll need to take to enter the medical field as a dental assistant:

  1. Find a dental assistant training program that suits your educational needs.

No two students are identical. As such, no two dental assistant training programs are the same, either.

It is essential to find a dental assistant training program that can help you accomplish your career goals on your own schedule. And those who focus on creating realistic career expectations can find the best dental assistant training program to help them achieve these goals without delay.

  1. Complete an externship.

Classroom lessons are great, but an externship provides you with real-life training that can be difficult to replicate elsewhere.

Completing an externship ensures you’ll be able to handle the day-to-day activities associated with dental assisting after you graduate. During an externship, you’ll be asked to perform numerous dental assistant duties, which can help you gain a better understanding of what it’s like to serve as a dental assistant day after day.

Furthermore, an externship offers an interactive learning environment. It provides significant value for those who want to find out if they have what it takes to succeed as dental assistants, and ultimately, may provide students with the motivation to refine their career goals as well.

  1. Discover your dream job.

The final step to becoming a dental assistant often serves as the most challenging step, too.

After you receive comprehensive classroom and hands-on training, you’ll want to find a job at a dental office of your choice. Fortunately, there is substantial demand for dental assistants nationwide, and those who possess the dental skills and know-how and are driven to succeed should have no trouble landing their dream job after they graduate.

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  • On Campus
    ▼
    • Dental Assisting Certification Program (On CAMPUS)
    • CPR
  • Online & Continuing Education
    ▼
    • 2-Hour Infection Control Course (ONLINE)
    • OSHA Annual Blood-borne Pathogens
    • Dental HIPAA Training
    • 2 HR Dental Practice Act (ONLINE)
    • Medical Emergencies in Dental Settings
    • Nutrition & Oral Health
    • Dental Care for Special Needs Patients
    • Ergonomics
    • Oral Histology & Physiology
    • Oral Pathology
  • Hybrid Programs
    ▼
    • Coronal Polishing (HYBRID)
    • 8-Hour Infection Control Course (Hybrid)
    • Ultrasonic Scaling (HYBRID)
    • Pit and Fissure Sealants (HYBRID)
    • Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions Program-RDAEF (HYBRID)
    • Orthodontic Assistant Permit Program-OAP (HYBRID)
    • Radiation Safety Certification (HYBRID)
  • Admissions
    ▼
    • How to Enroll
    • Dental Accreditation
  • Financial Services & Scholarships
    ▼
    • Financial Assistance
    • Scholarships
    • Military
    • GI Bill
  • Blogs
    ▼
    • In the News
    • Success Stories
    • FAQs
  • Contact Us
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    • Location