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  Program offered at:
Altoona | Capital Region | Lancaster Program length:
 9 monthsTotal credits:
52 creditsDental Assisting Graduates earn a Diploma
 WORKING AS A DENTAL ASSISTANT*
» Assists with dental care by processing x-ray film » Orders supplies and helps with dental office duties » Laboratory duties like making temporary crowns PENNSYLVANIA JOB OUTLOOK*
Dental Assisting Program Overview Dental Assistant careers across the country continue to grow. Flexible schedules and working in a variety of great office settings are a few obvious reasons. The biggest benefit just might be the short 9 month training program needed to get working. Most Dental assistants work in private dental offices. Some are employed by specialty practices like orthodontists, oral surgeons, or pediatrics. There are also a variety of job opportunities in educational services, dental laboratories, and state and local government agencies. Depending on the office size and specialty a dental assistant could be handling both administrative and clinical duties. Some dental assistants manage front office work like greeting patients, scheduling appointments, completing dental records and billing. Additional functions may focus more on the hands-on aspect of dental care like preparing patients for procedures, setting up instruments and preparing dental materials. Other chair-side responsibilities could include; taking x-rays and dental impressions, assisting the dentist during dental procedures, and explaining treatment procedures. With training from YTI Career Institute, you could be ready for a career as a Dental Assistant in a few as 9 months. YTI's class rooms and labs all feature dental equipment and instruments that provide real-life experiences you'd find on the first day of work. In addition, your externship in actual dental offices and clinics, can prepare you with the working knowledge and skills you'll need as an important part of any dental team. What will I study? Dental Anatomy/Terminology Dental Radiology II What will I learn? The anatomy and physiology of the head and neck Wondering about the details? We know how important information is to planning your education. We are very happy to discuss our current program details with you personally. You can call us anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program. You can also click the links below for more information about our graduation rates, tuition rates, and other important program information. » Altoona Campus Program Details If you have questions about Financial Aid , your representative will refer you to our experienced Financial Aid staff, here specifically to help you fund your education. » Choose a link for details on our graduation rates, tuition rates, and other important program information: * Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, Pennsylvania Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Assistants, on the Internet at http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/paooh/den_assist.pdf (visited September 20, 2011). Request Information “There is not one thing that I didn't hear about or learn about when I was a student that I don't use every day.”  
» Industry-guided Training Why is accreditation important? YTI must meet rigorous standards set by the accrediting board to maintain a high level of education and quality career training. YTI Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code. Did you know? YTI has Advisory Boards comprised of local business professionals that provide valuable input to ensure that our training and program curricula match industry needs.
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