Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Lincoln Tech – Lincoln 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.

The Dental Assistant program at Lincoln Tech – Lincoln is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 18 years.

Lincoln Tech – Lincoln

1976 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Lincoln Technical Institute offers a variety of programs in a diverse number of high demand fields. Lincoln Technical Institute is part of the Lincoln Group of Schools, and has 23 campuses throughout 7 states: Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. The goal of the institute is to provide quality education to prepare normal individuals as skilled labor. Lincoln Technical Institute is known for providing information and assistance in state and national licensing and certification.  Campuses in various states conform to changes in state licensing.

Academics

Lincoln Technical Institute provides career and vocational training in a large number of professional fields. Students attending Lincoln Technical Institute will choose a program that suits their needs, and depending on the complexity of the area of study will have varying lengths of study. Once a program is completed, students will be qualified to take entry level positions in their respective field. Programs are broken down into six areas: automotive, health sciences, business and IT, skilled trade, spa and cosmetology, and culinary arts.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive
• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Electronic Engineering
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Culinary
• Cosmetology
• Massage Therapy

As mentioned above, assistance in licensing and certification is available, and is often integrated into the program. Additionally, Lincoln Technical Institute offers job placement services to graduates. Each campus has a career services department dedicated to assisting students find work opportunities locally. The career services department also helps outline one's career plans upon entry to the school, answering questions and providing guidance to interested students.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at the Lincoln Technical Institute must have a high school diploma or GED. If the student meets this requirement he or she may apply online for additional information, at which point an admissions officer will contact the student to begin the application and admissions process. Through interview and review, the admissions officer will assist the student in determining which program is right for him or her. Once completed, the application will be reviewed and the student notified if they were admitted.

Financial aid is available to eligible students. To determine eligibility students should contact a financial aid representative, who will assist in the application process, as well as research and study the information available at the school's website. Financing one's tuition is also possible, and may be done in conjunction with financial aid awards.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lincoln Tech – Lincoln 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

• Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $37250

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