Everest Colleges offers hands-on education with courses taught by instructors who are former industry professionals. Training courses in the field include dental office emergencies, dental radiography, dental specialties, operatory dentistry, laboratory procedures and dental anatomy and orthodontics. The students are trained in clinical, radiographic, and administrative procedures with classes in laboratories with the use of dental equipment. Flexible schedules are offered to meet the needs of those who work or have other demanding schedules, with programs that can be completed in as little as one year. The dental assisting externship and the school's career services professionals provide students with post-graduation employment opportunities in an entry-level position as a professional dental assistant. Various campuses are available throughout 11 major cities with financial aid available for those who qualify.
Sanford-Brown College offers post-secondary educational programs in business and healthcare. The dental assistant program at Sanford-Brown focuses on chair-side assisting techniques, dental laboratory and office administration procedures. The curriculum provides the skills to meet career goals, whether it be opportunities with dental offices, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments, or entry level positions as a dental receptionists, dental insurance clerks or dental supply reps. Flexible class schedules are available in the day, evening and weekends. Some courses are offered online with options varying by campus. Programs are available at campuses in Hazelwood, Missouri; Monroeville, Pennsylvania; Skokie, Illinois; and Trevose, Pennsylvania; with all schools offering a variety of financial aid options, scholarship opportunities, grants, loans, tuition reimbursement or federal work-study programs.
Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) specializes in education and training in the field of healthcare. The institute has faculty with industry experience and classrooms with professional equipment, modern facilities and technology. Among programs offered is one for dental assistants. The programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on courses that can be completed in as little as seven weeks. There are two campuses in Florida, in Clearwater and Tampa.
Lincoln Technical Institute provides hands-on skills and education in the technical areas of preventive dentistry, including four-handed dentistry, chair-side assistance, diagnostics, pediatric dentistry, orthodontic procedures, surgical procedures, and dental radiology. The institute's instructors have real world experience teaching dental students the business aspects of a dental office including practice management. Lincoln offers day, afternoon and evening courses to accommodate those with busy schedules. Financial aid is available for qualifying students and career placement assistance is available upon graduation. The Radiography National Board Examination is offered to graduates of the dental program who wish to further their careers. Lincoln Technical Institute operates 22 campuses nationwide with five schools in Connecticut, two in Florida, three in Massachusetts, six in New Jersey, one in New York, four in Pennsylvania, and one in Rhode Island.