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If you enjoy working with people—and you want to help give them healthy smiles—a career as a dental assistant could be a good fit for you.
In this accredited program, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to care for patients as an important part of the dental team. You’ll learn to assist dentists with charting, instruments, X-rays, patient education, office management, patient records and other duties essential to a successful dental practice. Your training will include hands-on practice and learning experiences in real dentist offices.
Job opportunities in the field are excellent. Whether you want to work in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery or orthodontics, wherever there are dentists, there is a need for qualified dental assistants.
Organization
Spokane Community College - Newport
Spokane Community College in Newport is an institution that offers a broad range of educational experiences. With a strong focus on open access learning, it provides a platform for individuals, regardless of their economic or social background, to acquire skills, attain degrees or certifications, and pursue lifelong learning. Utilizing innovative teaching methods, it caters to various learning capabilities and sensibilities. The faculty at SCC Newport is composed of erudite educators who are fervently committed to academic excellence. They are continually working to refine their teaching methods to ensure optimum learning outcomes. Beyond academics, SCC Newport fosters a vibrant campus culture, regularly hosting a variety of events to engage its student community. It promotes a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives, opinions and cultures are welcomed and respected. In all these, SCC Newport consistently emphasizes its core commitments to personalized education, academic rigour and community engagement, reinforcing its reputation as a premier center for higher learning in the region.