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Career Area: Health Science
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 30-508-2
Approximately Less Than 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Dental hygienist and dentist with patient

Dental Assistant Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Dental Assistant
Orthodontic Technician
Orthodontic Assistant
Surgical Assistant
Certified Dental Assistant

Median Annual Salary

$40111

Dental Assistant Programs

The short-term Dental Assistant program trains individuals to perform chair-side assisting and related office and laboratory procedures under the direction and supervision of a dentist. The program includes instruction and practical experience in demonstrating knowledge of dental equipment; identifying, using and caring for dental instruments; exposing and processing radiographs; recording medical and dental information; assisting with dental emergencies; performing basic office procedures; and maintaining an inventory of supplies.

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CVTC Yes Dental Assistant at CVTC
Madison College Yes Dental Assistant at Madison College
Mid-State Yes Dental Assistant at Mid-State
Milwaukee Area Yes Dental Assistant at Milwaukee Area
Northcentral Yes Dental Assistant at Northcentral
Southwest Yes Dental Assistant at Southwest
Waukesha County Yes Dental Assistant at Waukesha County

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