Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at United Education Institute – Huntington Park Campus 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 California colleges that offer dental assistant program.

United Education Institute – Huntington Park Campus

6055 Pacific Boulevard, Huntington Park, CA

At UEI, we offer you choices. Students interested in entering a new career or training program to enhance their current occupation can consider a wide variety of UEI programs. These include training in the fields of Automotive Technology, Business, Computer Technology, Criminal Justice, Healthcare and more. Find the one that will best work for you. Learn more about programs offered.

UEI can help you meet your goals. Students who choose an education at UEI may elect to enroll in programs of varying lengths and outcomes. These range from 8  or 9 month diploma programs to 16-month Associate of Applied Science degree programs. All are designed to equip you, upon completion, to seek entry-level employment in your chosen field.

UEI benefits can serve your needs. Because UEI's success depends on the success of our students, we provide these important benefits:

•     Day and evening classes
•     Qualified instructors
•     Job placement assistance
•     Financial aid available for those who qualify

UEI is accredited.  UEI is accredited by ACCET*.  UEI – Bakersfield, Gardena, Fresno and Riverside are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)**. UEI – Santa Cruz is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)***. UEI is approved to train veterans by the state approving agency. Eligible students may apply to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for determination of benefits. www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. United Education Institute – Huntington Park Campus 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

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