Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Antonelli College – Hattiesburg prepares students for a career in a dental office, dental supply manufacturer, hospital dental department, or insurance company. The program focuses on preparing patients and equipment for dental procedures, and office administrative functions. Program courses include: medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Antonelli College – Hattiesburg

6630 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX

Antonelli College - Hattiesburg operates as a two year private school dedicated to providing a solid education for students in Hattiesburg and surrounding areas. Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies

Based on recent program completion data gathered, over 150 students graduated with about 41% of students who start the program continue it to completion. Antonelli College in Hattiesburg offers over twenty different programs available to students, and it awards degrees up to an Associates degree. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Dental Assistant
• Massage Therapy
• Information Technology

To help students and recent graduates, Antonelli College - Hattiesburg may provide some services to students like those listed below:

• Online course work available
• Weekend and night classes available
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Assisting students to find work

The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges has accredited the education provided by Antonelli College - Hattiesburg for over seventeen straight years. Please visit antonellicollege.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Antonelli College – Hattiesburg offers an associate's degree program in dental assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Dental Assistants

Description

Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dental assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $35540

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).