About Shark Dental Academy
If you’ve decided to pursue a career in dentistry, you may be wondering, What does it take to be a dental assistant
Because the duties are so broad, there are a variety of skills you need.
Who We Are
The Hands-On Dental Assistant School
Shark Dental Academy offers one of the quickest paths to becoming a dental assistant. This is where you will learn the appropriate technical skills required for the job. Other dental assisting programs can take between one and two years to complete, depending on if the desired outcome is a certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree. With our unique curriculum focused on the practical skills of the dental assisting, you will earn a diploma of dental assisting in only 14 weeks!
After your education, Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) licensure is required in 39 states. It’s a multiple choice exam which tests your knowledge of radiation and sterilization safety in a dental office. After you pass that exam, along with the diploma from our school, you will be ready to work in the field!
Dental assistants can perform some polishing or explain proper dental hygiene to patients, but most often, their patient contact occurs when working with a dentist on procedures that could benefit from extra help. Dental assistants differ from dental hygienists in that dental hygienists perform much more unsupervised work on patients.
Our Mission
Dental Assistant Career Information
Dental Assisting is forecast to be one of the fastest growing healthcare occupations in the coming years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028, meaning the job outlook is much faster than the average for all occupations. The national median annual salary was $38,660 in May 2018.2 For regional data check the BLS website (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319091.htm). Earnings vary by experience, responsibility, performance, tenure, and geographic area.
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Graduate in 14 Weeks and earn UP TO $22/hour
