Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at Linn State 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 Missouri colleges that offer dental assistant program.

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Linn State Technical College (STC)

209 S Kingshighway, Saint Charles, MO

About
Linn State Technical College, located in Linn, Missouri, was founded in 1961 and is the only technical college in Missouri with a statewide mission. Originally known as Linn Technical Junior College, the school provided technical and career training as part of its initial offering. The school is dedicated to providing the best education possible, particularly through faculty the are both credentialed and have real world experience to ensure students needs are met.

Academics
Linn State Technical College offers students the opportunity to pursue technical and career training as well as academic transfer through a variety of programs offered by the school. Career and technical programs offer students the opportunity to develop the skills and abilities necessary for high demand fields and industries. Additionally, the school works with private businesses to provide specialized curriculums for training purposes. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing a general education program that fulfills the requirements of the first two years of a four year degree, followed by applying to colleges and universities to continue their education.

Programs offered include:

• General Education
• Automotive Technology
• Computer Programming
• Practical Nursing
• Welding Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid
LSTC is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any student that is interested to enroll by completing the application for admission and paying the associated fees. Students are asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarship and is awarded based on need determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted by students in a timely fashion.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $34920

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