Dental Assisting

        Dental Assisting is one of the most rewarding careers available! A career in Dental Assisting offers good pay, excellent hours, a happy and upbeat working environment, and is an excellent place for individuals who love to work in a team.  A career as a Dental Assistant is secure for many reasons!

        Dental Assistants are important to the Dentist because he simply cannot do everything himself! As Assistants, we help the Dentist with suctioning, instrument passing, retracting the tongue or cheeks during procedures, and preparing patients for dental procedures.  We also write notes in patient charts, handle the charting for dental insurance claims, and make future appointments for the patients.

Dental Assistant with Dentist

       Dental Assistants are important to the patient.  As Assistants, we explain procedures and acquire the patients consent for a dental procedure. We help the patient with comfort in the patient chair and ensure they understand post-procedure instructions.  We call the patients in follow-up care and ensure that they are happy and healthy in their dental health.  It is important to be empathetic to patients needs and concerns, and to work with them to achieve optimal comfort and satisfaction. 

Dental Assistant with Patient

     Dental Assistants are important to each other.  In every dental office, the entire staff work as a TEAM.  There are often times an assistant must take extra time to speak to their patient, or may need an extra set of hands to clean the treatment room or sterilize the instruments.  As an assistant, each of us looks out for the other and helps when it is needed.  As a functioning dental office team, the entire day will run smoothly with everyone helping each other stay on task and on time!

Dental Assistants

 

        Dental Assisting is rewarding, secure, and enjoyable!  All of our students graduate with knowledge and skills applicable to the dental field and our curriculum ensures that they are qualified in Radiology for the State of Utah and have the skills necessary to become an amazing Dental Assistant!

Contact us with any questions, comments, or inquiries. Visit our website at Practical Dental Assisting today!

Dental Assistant School in Utah

    Practical Dental Assisting of Utah is a Dental Assistant School in Utah that offers education for dental assisting and dental office administration. What are you going to get at Practical Dental Assisting of Utah?





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• Education in Basic and Specialty Dentistry so that your options are wide open!
• Skills to acquire a dental assisting job in a STABLE and fun career field.
• The ability to work in a great environment with energetic people and a job that you can LOVE!
• A job with amazing hours and pay that is more than double the minimum wage.

     Other courses at our competitor schools offer courses too long and too expensive to pay for. They may offer special financing and long classes, but you can achieve the same Radiology Certification and Dental Assisting Diploma at Practical Dental Assisting of Utah and pay less than half the cost of our competitors AND finish your course in just 12 weeks!

    Feel free to check out our website, call us, or email us with any questions. The class for January 2011 is filling up fast and only a few spots are available. Call today! We look forward to hearing from you!

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     Practical Dental Assisting is an amazing Dental Assisting School that takes pride in affordable tuition for the BEST education available.Our tuition will beat our competitors and we are making sure of it by offering Special Holiday Pricing! 

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     We have a few spaces available for our January classes so feel free to explore our website and call us for a tour of our dental assisting school in Utah county and the on-site dental office! We look forward to hearing from you and wish you all a very Happy Holiday!

Dental Assisting School

We are so proud to be a competitive college of Dental Assisting in Utah County! We offer affordable classes in Dental Assisting and Dental Office Administration. We are all booked up for the remainder of this year but are enrolling students for January! Call today and learn how to achieve a great job in a stable career field.

Here’s what a recent graduate had to say about her experience:

“I am so grateful for the opportunity that I had to attend Practical Dental Assisting of Utah! I learned so much about dentistry and about myself. The staff was amazing and was always there to help in any way they could. I have never been a good classroom learner but at PDA of Utah I learned wonderfully! The classes were small so you could really have one on one time with the teachers and the “hands on” learning really helped me to succeed! If I had to suggest any dental assisting program I would definitely suggest PDA of Utah!!! I loved it and will always be a fan!”


Angie T.

Dental Assisting School

Practical Dental Assisting of Utah is proud to offer the most effective Dental Assisting education available. Our school is located in Lindon, Utah and connected to a functioning dental office. This key element of our school allows us to give each student hands-on training in the functioning dental office. We have found that our hands-on training allows each student learn and memorize each skill, in addition to become familiar and comfortable with their tasks.

The following is what a recent graduate of our school had to say about her experience.

"Practical Dental Assisting of Utah was very helpful and worked with my busy schedule. The class was very hands on which was an easier way for me to learn. The instructors were always there to help when needed. I never needed to ask twice. The instructors made learning the material fun and had games to help with memorizing.  They taught me everything I needed to know to get the great job I have today.  Going through the Practical Dental Assisting program provided opportunities for assisting in real dental offices before I was employed. I found a job with an oral surgeon within weeks of finishing the program. I love my job and I loved Practical Dental Assisting of Utah."        
- Aubrey C.

Visit us online at http://www.practicaldentalassistingofutah.com/ to learn more about our school or to read other testimonials from recent graduates!

Dental Assisting School of Utah

     We believe that our Dental Assisting School in Utah County offers the most comprehensive, clinical, hands-on learning available. Our classes are fun, exciting, educational, and offered at various times of the week. We teach every student the skills needed to work in a dental office and prepare them for a wonderful career in Dental Assisting!

      When you complete our Dental Assisting Program, you will be educated in basic Dental Assisting skills, OSHA sterilization practices, Radiology, and many dental specialties. The first half of our course is focused on basic terminology, familiarizing our students to the dental office, Chair-side assisting, radiology, and dental cleanings. The second half of our course then expands on the foundation of knowledge already achieved and each student learns the procedures of each dental specialty such as Endodontics, Periodontics, and Oral Surgery. These are only a few of the dental specialties each student will learn and have the opportunity to intern at a specialty of choice.

Check out our website for more information and call us today to schedule a free tour of our school and learn more about our program.

Utah Dental Assisting School

         At Practical Dental Assisting of Utah, we pride ourselves on our unique course that offers our Dental Assistants training in a functioning Dental Office. We believe this hands-on training is necessary for preparing each student for the workplace and increases their comfort with other Dental Offices. We also encourage and help each student acquire an internship to further increase their skills and confidence. Our courses are 10 to 12 weeks in length and with our training, every student is prepared, confident, well-educated, and has Dental Assisting experience when they graduate.

A previous student practicing Alginate Impressions

To learn more about our Utah Dental Assisting School, meet our staff, view our school, or apply for the next class check out our website! We look forward to hearing from you!

Dental Assisting School in Utah

Recent Graduates showing their silly skills!

Dental Assisting is one of the most energetic, compassionate, and fun careers to have. Each of our Instructors have been Dental Assistants for years and can attest to the amazing career choices available. Our students are encouraged to make friends in our courses, gain experience in many internship opportunities, and have fun! We have just begun a new Saturday course that will extend into December and all of our new students are amazing.

Practical Dental Assisting of Utah is focused on teaching amazing men and women the art of Dental Assisting. We are a Dental Assisting School located in Lindon, Utah and welcome all to contact us for a tour of our school! Check out our website and call us today!

Dental Assisting School in Utah County

Some of our Dental Assisting Students and their Instructor

Dental Assistants have many job opportunities in the dental field. Dental Assisting is expected to be one of the highest growing occupations in the next 2 years. This is most likely due to a higher cultural and social emphasis on health. Many people understand that oral health has been shown to affect the health of their vital organs and their functions. We are excited to be training Dental Assistants and look forward to the future of a healthier country.

What does it take to be a Dental Assistant?

As a Dental Assistant, you will be expected to provide a variety of services. For example, a Dental Assistant will work very closely with the Dentist and must learn to assist him in each service or procedure done on a patient. The Assistant is expected to know how to sterilize the intruments and patient rooms, as well as set-up treatment areas and proper instruments for the procedures.

A Dental Assistant is expected to be an outgoing person with a comforting personality. It is the Assistants responsiblity to calm nervous patients, explain procedures, and create discussions that will distract the patients from their dental work.

In addition to all these tasks, a Dental Assistant may be required to perform lab work such as take molds of teeth and create stone models for various procedures. A Dental Assistant is also expected to know how to answer the phone, schedule appointments, and take payments from patients.

Our Dental Assisting School in Utah County has created a program that will teach each student the skills and training needed for any Dental Assisting job they  may encounter. We have excellent staff and instructors willing to take the time needed for individualized attention and are trained in many dental specialties. For more information, feel free to check out our website or call today to make an appointment for a tour and orientation. We are excited for you to join us in this amazing profession!

Why Choose Dental Assisting?

Career Options
Dental Assisting is a fun and exciting job with many career options to choose from. There are many different dental specialties to work within and various tasks to be done! Dental assisting can range from cleaning patients teeth, assisting the dentist, taking x-rays, working at the front desk, sterilizing, working with dental insurance, and much more! Dental specialties offer a variety of job options such as Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, or Endodontics. The choices are amazing! Assistants can choose whether they would like to work on kids, teenagers, or adults.

Flexible Work Schedules
Many dental offices are open 3 to 5 days per week. We have found that busy Moms are able to work part-time or full-time and many offices have hours that allow for parents to be home when their kids are. For those interested in a great job with flexible hours, Dental Assisting is for you!

Competitive Pay
Dental Assistants are a MUST in dental offices. There is always a need for an assistant and an extra pair of hands. Dentistry is also a necessary part of society for the interest of our over-all health. Job security is a large part of what makes dentistry such an appealing career choice; there will always be a need for Dental Assistants! Dentists usually enjoy training assistants to their own unique techniques and chosen office environment. The pay is above average in the workforce and for those willing to work, pay raises and bonuses are a definite plus!

Good Workplace Environment
The dental office is a professional environment that exists to offer dental services to patients. Assistants are expected to be happy, comforting people who help the patients relax and prepare for their dental work. Offices are typically fast-paced and goal-oriented which is great for those who despise boredom! Because dental work can be unpleasant for many patients, the staff are expected to be friendly, gentle, and professional. Dental offices are also very clean and orderly, requiring organized staff and proper training.

We offer many training courses in Dental Assisting, including fall classes in dental specialties and office management. For more information, visit our website or call our Dental Assisting Utah County office today to schedule a tour!