The Administrative Dental Assistant program offered by Gatlin Education Services equips people with the fundamentals required to obtain an entry-level position . Students learn how to act as a liaison between the patients and the dental team, maintain patient records, recognize symptoms of diseases, understand the basic terminology used in dentistry and perform administrative duties in the dental office. A number of schools work in collaboration with Gatlin Education Services to offer this course and the fee structure varies from school to school. The program offers six months to complete the course and the option of an additional six months if needed at no extra charge.
Gatlin Education
P.O Box 760
Temecula, CA 92593
951-491-8880
gatlineducation.com
For people wishing to pursue a career in the field of dental hygiene, the University of Bridgeport offers a program for a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. The online program has an accelerated 8-week course offered to students who already have an associate's degree. The coursework for this program includes dental hygiene and health research courses. Also offered is a 10-week program to receive a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene. This course--taken online through the Fones School of Dental Hygiene--has core requirements, which include statistical reasoning, dental health services administration and a thesis. It also focuses on classes specific to hygiene education, as well as dental public health.
The University of Bridgeport
126 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-576-4552
sbttraining.bridgeport.edu
Dentrek is a global dental education network that offers numerous online courses for continuing education. Webinars by esteemed members of the dental fraternity are the primary source of lessons for this program. The list of webinars includes modern esthetic anterior, anesthetic options, porcelain restorations, effective use of adhesives and more state-of-the-art dentistry techniques. Dentrek caters to individuals already practicing dentistry, rather than full-time students.
Dentrek
5330 Carroll Canyon Road
Suite 230
San Diego, CA 92121
858-558-9900
dentrek.com
Warschaw Learning Institute has earned a reputation as an industry leader in online programs for a wide variety of dental health professionals. The Dental Office Management Program is one of the available modules. The program covers various aspects such as anatomy, charting, tooth numbering systems, treatment planning and a host of communication skills. Courses related to becoming a dental assistant teach aspects such as procedures, transferring instruments and preparing dental materials. Dental hygienists are trained to be more hands-on by learning how to remove deposits and stains, and perform visual examinations of the gums. Classes are taught for both newcomers to the field and for those wishing to continue their dentistry education. All classes are taught by experienced professionals.
Warschaw Learning Institute
4924 Balboa Blvd.
Suite 460
Encino, CA 91316
888-822-0917
warschawlearninginstitute.com