Tag: dental assistant program

First Institute’s Dental Assisting program teaches students a comprehensive set of skills essential for a successful career in dental assisting. The curriculum includes: Clinical skills The clinical skills First Institute students will learn include taking and developing dental x-rays, preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, applying fluoride treatments, taking dental impressions and pouring models, and assisting with common dental procedures. Administrative skills As a student in the First Institute Dental Assisting program, you’ll learn how to handle administrative tasks like scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and processing billing and insurance claims. Patient care and communication Dental assistants play an important […]

March 24, 2025

Preparing For Administrative Tasks As A Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Education

At First Institute, administrative tasks are integrated into the dental assisting curriculum as part of a comprehensive approach to training students for real-world dental office environments. Over the course of the 50-week training program, you’ll learn: Appointment scheduling: Students learn to manage patient appointments efficiently, a critical skill for keeping dental practices running smoothly. Patient records management: The program teaches students how to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient files, an essential aspect of dental office administration. Billing and insurance claims: Students gain experience in handling financial aspects of a dental practice, including processing insurance claims and managing billing procedures. Front […]

March 11, 2025

Clinical Skills Taught In The First Institute Dental Assisting Program

Dental Assistant Education

Working as a dental assistant means handling a mixture of administrative and clinical responsibilities. First Institute’s Dental Assisting program emphasizes several key clinical skills to prepare students for careers in dental offices: Dental radiology – Students learn x-ray equipment operation, safety protocols, and digital/film processing techniques. Chairside assisting – The program covers instrument care and use, patient charting, and providing patient care and support during dental procedures. Lab procedures – Students gain hands-on experience with primary and secondary dental impressions, fixed prosthetics, and dental implants. Coronal polishing and applying dental sealants. Oral health and endodontics procedures. Sterilization and disinfection of […]

September 25, 2023

What Credential Do You Need To Become a Dental Assistant?

Dental Assisting Program

Ready to discover a new career path in the dental assisting field? Then you may be wondering what credential do you need to become a dental assistant. Well, the answer to this question depends on your state’s specific requirements or the dental office you plan to work in. Generally, though, a minimum of a high […]

June 15, 2022

Alejandro L, Dental Assistant

Testimonials

Meet Alejandro Limon, 2021 Dental Assisting graduate who is currently employed at Village Green Dental Center. Alejandro choose First Institute because “it has a family environment to it. The staff genuinely care about your progress and want you to succeed. It took me a while to be nudged into going into the program, almost a

June 14, 2022

Amanda S, Dental Assistant

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Meet Amanda Steitzel, a 2021 graduate of our Dental Assisting program who is currently employed at The McHenry Dentist. Amanda was an exceptional student during her time at First Institute and someone we are very proud to recognize for her career success. Amanda chose First Institute because it allowed her to jump start a new

April 22, 2015

Dental Assistant Program Questions

Dental Assisting Program

The Four Most Vital Questions to Ask When Choosing a Dental Assistant Program It’s smart to seek information and ask questions before making a big life decision, such as choosing a school. We want you to be as informed as possible, which is why we’ve compiled a few questions about First Institute’s Dental Assisting program […]