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Dental Assistant Training
at D.A. Academy of NC
Charlotte Catalog
Are you looking to become a dental assistant? Interested in what a dental assistant does on a daily basis? In just 12-weeks, you can become one of the most highly sought out Dental Assistants. Due to new technologies and the aging of the population, more people are seeking oral care. All of these factors attribute to an increased need for more dental assistants. If you enjoy helping others and working in a rewarding environment, dental assisting is the career for you.
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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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$35,470
$46,540
$61,060
$17.05
$22.38
$29.35
Admissions
To register, students must submit a completed application, a $100 processing fee payment, and an official copy of High School or GED transcripts. Prior to the first day of class, students must have either paid tuition in full or finalized appropriate payment arrangements as detailed in the D.A. Enrollment Agreement & Application.