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Dental Assistant Training
at Houston Dental Careers
Houston Catalog
This program is designed to prepare students to assist the dentist. Upon graduation, you will be able to carry out a variety of laboratory, clinical, and administrative duties. Classes are held on Fridays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
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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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$28,250
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