Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Manor 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer dental assistant program.

The Dental Assistant program at Manor College is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1976.

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Manor College

One College Place, Williamsport, PA

Manor College operates as a two year private career school that offers career oriented education for its students. Students may choose from several areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Psychology

Last year over 160 students graduated with a graduation rate of about 41%. More than twenty different programs are offered at Manor College. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
• Veterinary Assistant
• Paralegal
• Dental Hygienist

To help support students, Manor College may provide support services like those listed below:

• Online course work available
• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial courses
• Career path counseling
• Work study style employment

This school has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1967. Please visit manor.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. Manor College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Williamsport, PA
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $31420

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