Tag: dental assistant school

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 […]

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

Testimonials

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

July 22, 2015

Dental Assisting Education

Dental Assistant Education

Complete Your Dental Assisting Education in Approximately a Year Located in Crystal Lake, First Institute’s dental assisting program in Illinois is designed to help students acquire the skills and education they need to succeed in a growing and rewarding field. You can complete your dental assisting education quickly – in approximately 50 weeks – and