Remington College's Tampa campus is now enrolling students for its new Dental Assisting Diploma Program, the college announced. The program curriculum includes training that will qualify students for an entry-level position as a dental assistant.
The program lasts a minimum of eight months and begins with students learning the fundamentals of dental science, including oral anatomy and radiology. Instruction will also be provided on making casts of teeth, creating temporary crowns, chairside assisting, preparing for dental emergencies, maintaining records, and scheduling and receiving patients.
The dental assisting program consists of eight learning units. The program culminates with an externship in which students can get hands-on experience and gain valuable work skills.
"The dental assisting program will be a great asset to our campus," said Dr. Rosalie Lampone, president of the Remington College-Tampa Campus. "This is a real opportunity for people looking to join the growing dental field."
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the dental assistant profession to be among the fastest-growing from 2006-2016, with a projected 29% growth rate.
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