What is it like to work as a Dental Assistant?

Learn about a career as a Dental Assistant in this overview from the Dental Assistant Program at Central Oregon Community College.

*❍ Dental Assisting*
Do you want to work in a supportive environment? Do you like performing a variety of tasks? Do you think quickly on your feet? Are you a good communicator? If so, the Dental Assisting One Year Certificate program may be for you.

Core courses will set the foundation for hands-on training by some of the best dentists and instructors in the area. The Dental Assisting program trains students in a broad range of clinical skills including assisting the dentist during procedures, preparing patients for exams, performing radiographic procedures, maintaining medical records, patient scheduling, plus basic secretarial and receptionist skills.

Students are admitted once per year and begin in the fall term. Students move through the program as cohort, providing a close, supportive environment. Our lab is equipped with the most up-to-date equipment.

*❍ Contact Details*
📱 541-383-7420

*❍ Dental Assisting Careers*

*❍ Role of the Dental Assistant*

*❍ Program Description*

*❍ Program Requirements*

*❍ Registration Instructions*

[DrDmitrii]

I worked as DA after school and really liked it. It was awesome and not as difficult as people say if you are passinate about the field

[filmsimp]

I'm a dental assistant in california. I want to move to oregon because you guys seem so nice. Maybe its just the doctor I'm working for

[lizmowrey]

I've been wanting to do this for a good while. I just might

[SMM-qpig]

amazing admirable enviroment and work also what is the eligiability criteria for that please guid i am from pakistan graduates in dentistry

[manofallsorts]

I bet that for some people it can be a fun job!

[yvonnecontreras]

I wish I could relate; doctors here in California are so rude && disrespectful. I work for a doctor that does the most rudest things in front of patients & it’s annoying. I-hate having to work so close to my boss; any little mistake and you’re incompetent...

[sergiorodriguez]

So is this mostly a field dominated by female?

[theresa]

Im in Michigan and graduated in February just wanting to work now

[prittyugly]

Your not helping patients your helping the dentist. And as an assistant you don't "have patients" those are the Dr's patients.

[danielsoto]

What do I know? I'm a guy so I will never know despite the fact that I'm enrolled in the DA program.