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Dental Assistant Schools in Utah

Dental assistant careers require at least a high school education, although further career training and formal education can be helpful in finding better paying jobs and more available positions to work in. Once education is completed, dental assistants will work in dental offices or hospitals alongside the dentist to provide basic aid to the doctor as well as the patient. The duties of a dental assistant include sterilization, preparation, obtaining and maintaining dental records, helping patients feel comfortable and working to assist the dentist as needed during procedures. Dental assistants are required to be licensed to work in almost every state, although the exact rules and guidelines for licensing may vary from one school to the next. There are different levels of certification to be held, as well, allowing dental assistants to point out their strengths to prospective employers. Salaries for dental assistants average around $32,000 annually, with some professionals earning up to $45,000 or more depending on their skills, experience, and how much education they have received. Where individuals choose to work also plays a large role in the amount of compensation that they receive. Dental assistant careers are projected to grow by about 36% into the year 2018, which is well above the national average for all careers. Those who have the most education and experience will have the best opportunities for career success as a dental assistant.

Featured Dental Assistant Schools in Utah:

Everest College
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Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.

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Fortis Institute
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Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis Institute can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute - Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.

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IntelliTec College
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Take your career to the next step with IntelliTec College. We offer programs for careers in the technical, business, medical, massage, and esthetician fields at our three campuses in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Grand Junction, Colorado.

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AmeriTech College
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Boost your career with training from AmeriTech College. We offer several programs in health care at our Provo campus, and a dental lab tech program at our Draper campus.

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Provo College
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Advance your career with an education from Provo College. We offer associate degree and diploma programs in health care, business, health and wellness, design and technology, and justice.

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Stevens-Henager
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For more than 119 years, Stevens-Henager College has worked to train generations of graduates for new careers. Stevens-Henager College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Our degree programs, designed to help graduates compete in the ever-evolving employment market, include Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Surgical Technology, Business Management and Accounting, Computer Technology and Networking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, and Graphic Arts*. Online programs are offered via Stevens-Henager College, Salt Lake City/Murray. Stevens-Henager College Idaho Falls is a branch campus of the CollegeAmerica, Flagstaff, AZ, main campus. *Check each campus for program availability.

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Eagle Gate College
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Give your career a boost with an education from Eagle Gate College. We offer many diploma, associate, and bachelor's programs in health care, business, health & wellness, design & technology, and justice.

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University of Phoenix
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As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.

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DeVry University
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DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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Strayer University
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Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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