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Chairside assisting
Learn how dental assistants support the dentist during care and help the appointment run smoothly.
You’ll learn what the tools are, why each step matters, and how to help in a dental office.
10 weeksFridays in personOnline coursework
Skills that connect to the dental office.
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Infection control
Build good habits for cleaning, sterilization, and preparing a safe treatment area.
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Dental imaging
Get familiar with dental X-ray equipment and the techniques introduced in your program.
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Patient communication
Practice explaining next steps, listening, and helping patients feel more comfortable.
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Dental basics
Learn the terms, instruments, and procedures you’ll hear about in a dental office.
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Preparing for work
Work on your resume, interview preparation, and the next steps in your job search.
What a typical week will look like
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During the week
Work through the online lessons and review the material before your hands-on class.
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Fridays, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Practice in a working dental office with instructors there to guide you.
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As you prepare for work
Build your resume, practice interviews, and get help with your job search.
Getting ready for your next step matters, too.
You’ll get practical support for applying to dental offices and talking about what you can do.
Build your resume
Use resume templates and coaching to show the skills you’re building, even if this is your first job in dentistry.
Practice for interviews
Work through mock interviews so you feel more comfortable talking about your training, your experience, and what you can bring to a dental team.
Make connections
Get guidance for your job search. The school’s local dental-office partnerships also help students gain shadowing hours and build professional connections.
Get ready to talk about pay
Learn salary-negotiation techniques so you’re better prepared to discuss compensation when an opportunity comes along.
Could you see yourself learning this?
Get the full program details and talk through the time commitment.