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Dental Assistant Certificate at Lone Star College

Dental Assistant Certificate

at Lone Star College

Houston Catalog

The Dental Assistant Certificate program at Lone Star College is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in dental assisting, preparing them for a rewarding career in the dental healthcare field. This program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience to ensure students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills required for success in their roles.

Leads to

$38.8k careers

Costs

$4.6k

Takes

5 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

$28,250

$38,830

$48,140

$13.58

$18.67

$23.14

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency
   Background check

Who do I Contact?

5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381

Quick Facts

Location:  The Woodlands, TX

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  HybridWhite Background

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency, Background check