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Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Pro LLC-Columbus

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Upon completion of the dental assistant program in Westerville or Lebanon, graduates will be able to assist a general dentist chairside.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Westerville, Ohio

    191 West Shrock Road, Westerville, Ohio, 43081

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 31-9091.00

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionService OrientationActive LearningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessInstructing

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementAdministrative

Abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityArm-Hand Steadiness

Tasks

  • Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or
  • Record treatment information in patient records.
  • Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.

Technology

Electronic mail softwareMedical softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareAccounting software

Tools

Air abrasion unitsAir compressorsAir/water syringesAmalgam carriersAmalgamatorsApex locatorsArticulatorsAspirating syringesAutoclavesBand seating pliersBench lathesBite blocksBitewing film holdersBursCaries detection aids

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: high31-9091.00Dental Assistantstitle_inference$47,300 median$61,780 top+6.39%2,440
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Instrument trays and sterilization equipment — set up and operate under direct supervision in a clinical dental operatory.
  • Patient records and treatment documentation — enter basic treatment information into electronic health records with guidance from a supervising dentist.
  • Dental diagnostic x-ray equipment — expose and process radiographs under direct supervision following established radiation safety protocols.
  • Medical and dental histories — collect and record patient health information using standardized intake forms in a dental office setting.
  • Vital signs measurement tools — take and record patient blood pressure and pulse under supervision prior to routine dental procedures.
  • Dental supply inventory — monitor stock levels and notify the lead assistant or office manager when supplies require reordering.
  • Postoperative care instructions — deliver written and verbal instructions prescribed by the dentist to patients following standard procedures.
  • Infection control materials and personal protective equipment — apply disinfection and sterilization protocols following OSHA and CDC guidelines in a clinical setting.
  • Oral hygiene demonstration aids — introduce basic brushing and flossing techniques to patients under the guidance of the supervising dentist.
  • Office suite and word processing software — complete basic administrative tasks such as scheduling and correspondence in a dental practice environment.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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