Everest College recently added a new dental assistant program at its St. Louis campus to meet workforce demands, the college announced.
Everest students can now receive hands-on dental assistant training, which includes basic dental sciences, proficiency in laboratory and clinical skills, and practical experience.
"There is a high demand in our community for dental assistants," said Chad Freeman, president of the Everest's St. Louis campus, in a press release. "This program can prepare students by teaching them the necessary skills to become successful dental assistants and can bring knowledgeable experts into the field."
Everest College's dental assistant program includes hands-on instruction in dental office procedures, emergencies, dental radiography, chairside dentistry, and dental anatomy in every dental specialty, plus various patient care, front office, and laboratory duties.
During the eight-month program, students gain basic knowledge of major equipment such as x-ray units, dental equipment such as digital ultrasonic units, oxygen tanks, oral evacuation equipment, and more. After students complete all coursework and lab work, they are assigned to a dental assisting externship at a dental office to better prepare for careers with dental offices, dental supply manufacturers, dental departments in hospital settings, and insurance companies.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the dental assistant industry is projected to grow by 36% between 2008 and 2018.
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