Dental assistant training, salaries, career trajectory

- If you're interested in a training program … that takes as few as eight months, … and if you want to help others keep a beautiful smile, … then you might enjoy being a dental assistant. … There are many different programs … for dental assistant training, … from private colleges to community colleges. … The private colleges' offerings are usually shorter, … allowing you to enter the job market faster. … The community colleges' programs … usually take longer to complete, but are less expensive. … The typical courses that you need to take … are pretty extensive. … They can include dental terminology, dental science, … dental radiography, how to take x-rays, … infection control, and more. … You'll also learn about the administrative side … of dental assisting. … You'll be taking classes in dental front office … to learn about scheduling appointments. … Dental communications teaches customer service. … Clinical business management is about dealing with vendors, … and management software, …