Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at International Business College – Indianapolis 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 Indiana colleges that offer dental assistant program.

The Dental Assistant program at IBC is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 2009.

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International Business College – Indianapolis (IBC)

5699 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN

International Business College - Indianapolis is a two year private school dedicated to offering a practical education for students in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Students may choose from several areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies

Over the previous several years International Business College - Indianapolis awarded degrees to over 650 students with a graduation rate of around 69%. More than ten different programs are offered at International Business College location in Indianapolis, and it awards degrees up to an Associates degree. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Veterinary Assistant
• Dental Assistant
• Graphic Design
• Medical Assistant
• Hotel and Hospitality Management

To help support students, International Business College - Indianapolis may offer services like:

• Career path counseling
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Employment search assistance

International Business College - Indianapolis has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools since 1988. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit ibcindianapolis.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IBC 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

• Fort Wayne, IN
  • Total Employment: 540
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $37030

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