Orlando Technical School is located just north of downtown Orlando. OTC's dental assistant program is a 10-month program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Accreditation. Coursework includes dental anatomy, dental materials, infection control, dental radiography, dental office management and oral pathology. Graduates will earn a diploma, CPR, First Aid, and HIV/AIDS certificates and will qualify to take the third component of the Dental Assisting National Board exam to become a certified dental assistant.
Orlando Technical School
301 West Amelia Street
Orlando, FL 32801-1140
407-246-7060
orlandotech.ocps.net
Central Florida Institute is a private educational institution located just north of downtown Orlando. This school offers a fully accredited dental assistant program with an emphasis on functions and radiology. This certificate program will prepare graduates to take national certification exams and trains students in clinical, administrative and radiology dental procedures. Students will learn concepts such as sterilizing dental instruments, take and develop dental x-rays, removing dental sutures, preparing dental anesthetics, making dental impressions and ordering dental supplies. Graduates will be able to obtain employment at general practice dentist offices, cosmetic and pediatric dentistry offices and county health departments.
Central Florida Institute
6000 Cinderlane Parkway
Orlando, FL 32810
407-253-5354
cfinstitute.com
High-Tech Institute a part of the Anthem Education Group, a collection of private colleges scattered across the United States. High-Tech Orlando is accredited by the Commission for Independent Education and is located in west Orlando near the Executive Airport. HTI's program offers an associate degree and takes about 20 months to complete. The curriculum includes courses in dental assisting, general education, allied health, anatomy and physiology, computer applications, and career success. Graduates will have the necessary skills to pass national certification exams to become licensed, and will be able to gain employment in various dental assisting jobs, including chair-side assistant, dental radiography and dental administrative assistant.
High Tech Institute
3710 Maguire Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32803-3013
407-893-7400
hightechinstitute.edu