<p>Start your career as a Dental Assistant with this Polaris program designed for adult students. Learn basic lab and x-ray procedures, dental terminology, and office management skills. Oral care is a crucial part of a person’s overall health, and 16,300 new dental assistants are needed each year! Dental assisting provides a consistent and stable career with a trajectory for growth, so join the program today to make a difference in the lives of your patients.</p>

Dental Assisting | SkillUp Coalition

Dental Assisting

Polaris Career Center

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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.