Between 2006 and 2016, the demand for dental assistants in Pinellas County is expected to climb nearly 28%, according to the State of Florida Agency for Workplace Innovation. Helping to satisfy this need with trained, skilled and caring professionals is the Dental Assisting training program at Everest University - Largo.
At Everest University - Largo, students are educated to perform chairside assisting methods, patient procedures and related office and laboratory tasks under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist. The variety of tasks they learn will allow them to meet the challenges of any dental practice today and in the years to come.
The Dental Assisting Program at Everest University - Largo
Everest University - Largo offers a comprehensive Dental Assisting training program that covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Dental Office Emergencies and Compliance
- Dental Anatomy and Orthodontics
- Dental Assisting Externship
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Specialties
- Laboratory Procedures
- Operatory Dentistry
In addition, Everest’s Career Services is available to help students prepare resumés, practice interview techniques and contact potential employers.
Dental Assistant Career Opportunities
After completing Everest’s Dental Assisting career training program, graduates will be qualified to seek entry-level positions with dental offices, dental supply manufacturers, hospital dental departments and insurance companies. Additional entry-level positions may also be found as dental receptionists, dental insurance clerks, dental supply salespeople and administrative assistants.
Everest University’s Largo Campus
The Everest University - Largo campus is situated on East Bay Drive northwest of St. Petersburg. In addition to dental assisting, the campus also offers career training and degree programs in approximately 20 other fields ranging from Accounting and Business to Paralegal and Pharmacy Technician.
To learn more about how you can begin a Dental Assistant career, contact Everest - Largo today!
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
