Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers 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 Tennessee colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers

1276 Gilbreath Drive, Johnson City, TN

Overview

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers is a private, for-profit, two-year technical school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 1968, it is a small school with around 200 students. It is committed to assisting students establish a solid knowledge base and acquire the necessary skills to succeed in today's marketplace. It strives to continuously improve its educational programs to meet the needs of the ever-changing business world. The programs offer flexibility, and the school offers a variety of support services to help students succeed at both the academic and professional levels.

Popular Programs

• Practical nursing
• Dental assisting
• Data processing
• Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering technology
• Health information/medical records technology

Admissions Information

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers features an open admissions policy. Students who have earned either a high school diploma or a GED are qualified to apply. To start the enrollment process, all students must complete a personal interview with admissions staff.

Financial Aid Options

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers participates in various financial aid programs and qualifying students may receive Federal Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, or other assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers 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

• Johnson City, TN
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $35110

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