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Dental Assisting at Bates Technical College

Dental Assisting

at Bates Technical College

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The Dental Assisting program at Bates Technical College prepares students for a rewarding career in a high-demand profession in the field of dentistry. If you enjoy working with people, dental assisting could be an excellent career choice for you.

Leads to

$58.6k careers

Costs

$8.5k

Takes

11 Months
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Example Career

Dental Assistants

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

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Hourly Wage

$48,890

$58,590

$68,700

$23.51

$28.17

$33.03

Who do I Contact?

1101 S. Yakima
Tacoma , WA 98405

Quick Facts

Location:  Tacoma , WA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up