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DENTAL ASSISTANT
 Working as a Dental Assistant puts you at the forefront of the booming healthcare industry. If you want a healthcare career but don't think you have the time, you should know that Concorde Career College – Aurora gives you the real-world training you need on a timetable that will fit your busy schedule.
At Concorde, we have created a Dental Assistant training program that prepares you to work chair-side with a dentist as well as in the dental office. Concorde provides you with the multi-tasked training that enables you to learn all aspects of the career, including both clinical and administrative tasks.
Clinical responsibilities of a Dental Assistant include sterilizing and preparing instrument trays, exposing and processing x-rays, conducting oral inspections, preparing patients for treatment, and taking vital signs. Administrative responsibilities include patient charting, appointment setting, completing insurance forms, accounts payable and fee collections.
Located near downtown Denver, Concorde Career College – Aurora provides the Dental Assistant training you need for a rewarding career. Contact us today for more information about how you can train to become a Dental Assistant. What follows are answers to frequently asked questions about Dental Assistant training at Concorde:
Will I receive hands-on, real world job experience?
Yes! Concorde Career College – Aurora provides training in a realistic laboratory environment. We also offer a hands-on working experience called an externship, which gives you 160 hours of practical experience.
What skills will I learn?
Concorde's Aurora location, which serves the Denver area, incorporates the Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant programs together to provide training in these skills:
- Take vital signs
- Perform CPR
- Sterilize instruments
- Preparation of instrument trays
- Tooth preparation and setup
- Take oral inspections
- Expose and process x-rays
- Administer fluoride treatments
- 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 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.
- Private Practice
- Group Practice
- Specialty Practices
- Public Health
- Hospital Dental Clinics
- Dental School
- Dental Supply Manufacturers
Are there really jobs available for me?
Yes. Get a copy of your local newspaper and read through the Healthcare job listings. Look for your potential job category and see for yourself how many great opportunities will be available to you when you complete your Concorde training. 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 if you want to work in Healthcare. Come to Concorde and we'll prepare you quickly and thoroughly for your new career.
Will I receive any special certificates or qualifications?
Upon successful completion of the Dental Assistant training program, you will receive a Diploma from Concorde Career College.
And finally, how much does it cost?
We know how important this question is to most of you. We have found that our 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.
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