Dental Assistant Program

The dental assistant program at American Institute 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.

American Institute

3141 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO

American Institute offers rewarding career education in the Health Care field with its Medical Assisting, Medical Coding & Billing, Dental Assisting and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs. Other programs offered in this school falls under Wellness and Beauty, and Technology and Business.

Offered in both Diploma and Associate degree, Medical Assisting program prepares students in clinical and administrative works such as medical office procedures. The Medical Coding and Billing program provides a strong foundation for a career as Medical Coder or Biller. This program includes comprehensive coursework and clinical externship.

Moreover, the Dental Assisting program trains students in wide range of dental office procedures and laboratory techniques, as well as the fundamentals in the medical and dental field as preparation for a career as Dental Assistant. Dental Assistants helps Dentists in performing dental procedures and keeping patient records. The Medical Sonography program, on the other hand, is intended for students who already have a Bachelor’s degree and want to pursue training in ultrasound technology. Classes for this program are conducted online and hands-on in laboratories.

Students who want to pursue a career in the allied health field may take any of the health care programs provided they have a high school diploma or equivalent certification. AI has four campuses in Clifton New Jersey, Margate Florida, Toms River New Jersey and West Hartford Connecticut. The Margate, FL campus is certified by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). It offers three programs including Cosmetology, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant.

As a student-centered institution, AI strives to provide the students with the resources they need to achieve their goals. This school utilizes innovative learning process and hands-on training to equip students with essential skills to jumpstart a career.

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Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. American Institute 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).