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Dental Assisting at Houston Community College

Dental Assisting

at Houston Community College

Houston Catalog

The Dental Assisting Program of the Houston Community College is a one-year (12-month) program, in which the student learns the skills necessary to become a Dental Assistant in both classrooms and onsite labs.

Leads to

$38.8k careers

Costs

$6.5k

Takes

12 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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Salary

Hourly Wage

$28,250

$38,830

$48,140

$13.58

$18.67

$23.14

Who do I Contact?

3100 Main Street
Houston , TX 77002

Quick Facts

Location:  Houston , TX

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person HybridWhite Background

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up