Pima Medical Institute in Las Vegas offers a two-year Dental Assistant program. Courses include Basic Anatomy, Pathology and Terminology, as well as basics in Dental Office Administration, Clinical Procedures and Radiology. For certification, the school also requires completion of an internship position at a local dentist office. Pima Medical Institute has several programs available to help place graduates in suitable positions.
Pima Medical Institute
3333 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89121-4329
888-635-5219
pmi.edu
The University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dentistry offers a four-year program in Orthodontics and a two-year program in Orthodontic Assisting. The program is broken into three separate focuses, Biomedical Studies, Professional Studies and Clinical Studies. Biomedical Studies include several levels of orthodontic introduction and analysis. There are also a number of courses on medical law and ethics, as well as hands-on training and internships in the field. The UNLV School of Dentistry also offers career placement services for graduates.
UNLV School of Dentistry
1750 Wheeler Peak Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89106-2150
702-648-7231
dentalschool.unlv.edu
Everest College, formerly Las Vegas College, offers a three-year program in Medical Assisting with an emphasis on Dental Assisting and Nursing. Courses include introductory classes in Muscular, Digestive and Cardiopulmonary systems. There are also basic courses in health insurance, medical law and ethics. Upon graduation, Everest College offers transition services that help place graduates in careers in their respective fields.
Everest College?
170 North Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV 89074-8811
888-844-3583
lv.edu?