Diploma
Recent advances in dentistry have established a link between oral health and overall health, increasing the demand for quality dental care. The need for first-rate dental assistants is also growing.*
Dental Assistant Education
Kaplan College is proud to offer a Dental Assistant Diploma program that is designed to give you real-world knowledge. We are market-driven, offering our specific curriculum because it best serves local employment needs. When you earn your education from Kaplan College, you not only learn how to become a dental assistant, you learn skills that you can apply to your everyday life.
What Does a Dental Assistant Do?
The duties of a dental assistant are diverse, all designed to support the dentist. Thus, at Kaplan College, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform a broad range of daily activities including:
- Caring for patients in the treatment room
- Taking dental x-rays
- Taking impressions of patients' teeth
- Teaching preventive dentistry to patients
- Assisting with oral surgery
- Performing oral evacuation
Personal Satisfaction
Kaplan College's goal is to help you obtain a fulfilling dental assisting career with a bright future. As a dental assistant graduate from Kaplan College, you'll have the ability to make a difference in people's lives. In turn, you'll gain the personal satisfaction of helping others.