Dental Assisting - Vista College - Clearfield

Dental Assisting from Vista College - Clearfield is a Campus Certificate Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Vista College readies dental assisting students to work chair-side in a society that places great emphasis on dental hygiene and oral health. Dentistry is a thriving, growing profession with ever changing scientific advances that result in new dental practices and procedures. A fact of modern living is that a good job is the best way to have a financially secure life. A career as a dental assistant gives you exposure to the fascinating world of dental science while providing outstanding job security and a comfortable income. Science and solvency -- sounds good. So why else should I go to dental assisting school? - There are several reasons why pursuing a dental assistant education might be the right choice for you. The perks include: Earning great wages with benefits and deriving personal satisfaction. You'll work with patients and get to know them -- dental assisting is not an impersonal "run-of-the-mill" job. Benefiting from the Baby Boomers. The country's greying post World War II population is increasingly retaining more natural teeth resulting in a growing demand for dental care. Additionally, many dental assistants are retiring which is creating a huge demand for dental assistants. No boredom. Each new patient brings a new experience, a few new tasks, and a new perspective on the dental assisting experience. Helping the dentist with chair-side procedures; performing office tasks; offering dental hygiene advice to patients, you won't be trapped in perfoming mundane tasks as a dental assistant . Taking care care of your family. Dental assisting can be a flexible career, four out of every ten dental assistants and dental hygienists choose to work part-time. You're not bound to work in a private practice dental office -- the Army Navy, and government all need dental assistants . Exploring other career options. You can work as a dental assistant while pursuing futher education in a more specialized area of dentistry such as dental hygiene. You'll learn a blend of science, theory, and practice. Skills taught in the dental assisting courses at Vista College include: Dental science and biomedical basics The art and science of working with dental materials, such as plaster, gel, and amalgam Taking dental x-rays and various other practical radiology skills Day-to-day chair-side procedures that help you in assisting the dentist and patient The daily tasks necessary to successfully run a dental office or practice. View more details on Vista College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.