The U.S. Career Institute is an online college that provides a free dental assistant program through the use of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. This program introduces students to the multiple responsibilities dental assistants must understand and preventive measures professionals must take to teach patients how to protect themselves.
According to the U.S. Career Institute website, preventive measures include learning how fluoride and other sealants safeguard teeth and what consists of good brushing and flossing techniques.
This program can be completed with five different CD-Rom-assisted packages.
U.S. Career Institute
2001 Lowe St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
866-250-6851
uscareerinstitute.com
Anthem College is another educational institution offering a free program through the U.S. military. Located in a number of places throughout the United States--including Sacramento, California--Anthem College provides a database of skills and knowledge for students interested in pursuing entry-level dental assistant positions.
According to the Anthem College website, learned skills consist of standard chair-side manner and administrative responsibilities. Students also learn how to carry out processes of infection control.
The Associate of Science Dental Assistant Degree Program readies interested students for advanced dental training.
Anthem College
9738 Lincoln Village Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95827
800-322-4128
anthemcollege.edu
The American Institute - School of Health Careers is based out of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, and offers another free option for Post 9/11 GI Bill users.
According to the institute's website, the dental assistant program runs nearly nine to10 months when taking classes during the day and 13 to 14 months if attending at night. The program includes classes in general and specialized anatomy and physiology, and training is focused on how to disinfect instruments, prepare dental trays and complete laboratory procedures.
American Institute - School of Health Career
3190 N State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
877-254-0198
americaninstitute.com