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Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting
at Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Miami Catalog
The Dental Assisting program is committed to helping students gain new knowledge and acquire professional skills in order to attain a meaningful position in a highly regarded field. By creating an environment in which students are stimulated to learn, grow personally, and develop decision-making and problem-solving skills necessary to meet the demands of the profession and the community.
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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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$35,760
$38,080
$50,310
$17.19
$18.31
$24.19
Admissions
Admission Requirements:
- 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
- Occupational Interest
- High School Diploma / GED from an Accredited High School