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Dental Assistant Program
Dental Assistant Program
at Brazosport College
Houston Catalog
The Dental Assistant Program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest-growing healthcare fields. The program covers key areas and topics introducing the student to classroom lectures and hands-on instruction. Dedicated time will also be spent training in a dental office.
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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.
Showing wage data for: Houston, TX
Entry
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Hourly Wage
$28,250
$38,830
$48,140
$13.58
$18.67
$23.14
Admissions
This program requires a specific application in order to enroll.