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Dental Assisting Program at San Antonio Dental Assistant School

Dental Assisting Program

at San Antonio Dental Assistant School

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San Antonio Dental Assistant School's 40-hour externship program provides our students with the real-world experience they need to become confident and qualified dental assistants. The externship portion of our course allows our students the opportunity to work under the direct guidance of experienced dental professionals in a local dental office. Students at San Antonio Dental Assistant School are eligible to begin their externships after class 3. Although we encourage our students to find their own externships, our Student Success Specialists are here to help our students identify potential opportunities in the area and assist with applications.

Leads to

$43.8k careers

Costs

$3.4k

Takes

12 Weeks
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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

$32,700

$43,790

$48,560

$15.72

$21.05

$23.34

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency
   Proof of identity (state ID or driver's license)
   Authorized to work in the U.S.

Who do I Contact?

16131 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, TX 78247

Quick Facts

Location:  San Antonio, TX

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  HybridWhite Background

Hours:  Flexible

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency, Proof of identity (state ID or driver's license), Authorized to work in the U.S.