Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at York 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 South Carolina colleges that offer dental assistant program.

The Dental Assistant program at York Technical College is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1980.

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York Technical College

429 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC

Technical education is a specialized course and prepares students for careers that require apt knowledge and technical skills. York Technical College provides this kind of education in the form of associate degrees, diplomas and certificate programs. While education is the stepping stone towards economic development – the York Technical College aims to contribute to the same by maximizing student success. Making education more and more accessible to students from York, Lancaster and Chester, this college aims to contribute to the betterment of society as a whole. The admissions policy is open and equal opportunities are provides to all. Qualified students get the right kind of access to education. Other than regular courses, this college also provides corporate and continuing education courses that are specially designed to promote occupational advancement. This helps to promote personal interest, business and industry growth.

York Technical College provides students with ample opportunities to learn and apply knowledge practically and grow as an individual. Professional courses help students to be prepared for what will come in the future when they step out into the world and pursue their careers. In this way students find it easy to select a career of their interest. This college has a flexible scheduling of programs and a supportive campus environment – this leads to a very conducive study environment and creates a great learning experience for students.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. York Technical College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

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

• Spartanburg, SC
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $34840

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