Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Delta Technical College 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 Florida colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Delta Technical College

425 South Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL

Delta Technical College operates as a private school, which provides a great education environment for its students in Horn Lake and surrounding areas. In the previous year, over 450 students were awarded degrees with 76% of those who start the program complete it. Delta Technical College offers several programs to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs are listed below:

• Medical Assistant
• Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Dental Assistant
• Medical Insurance Coding

To help students and recent graduates, Delta Technical College may offer services like those listed below:

• Weekend and night classes available
• Career path counseling
• Employment search assistance

This school has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges since 2004. Please visit deltatechnicalcollege.com 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. Delta Technical College offers a less than two-year award 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

• Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $35700

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