Dental Assisting question?

Theres a local dental assisting school called dats in west palm beach,fl its not a nationally accredtied program ,but gives you the job skills to be a dental assistant.Should i do this program or not .will i be able to find work with this ,how can i later be ceertified as a dental assistant HELP!!!!!!!

Dental Assisting question?
It depends on the type of job you want and where you live. I worked in a university as a dental assistant. I had to be a certified assistant in order to get the job, plus that job payed more than working for dentists in private practice. If you worked full time you even got benefits, which is very rare in private practice. In fact, I have never heard of it, except for getting discounts on dental care.





Years ago, when I applied to the dental hygiene program, I had to be a dental assistant plus have one year's work experience. Dental assistants that graduated from an accredited college were preferred.





I think it is always better to go to an accredited program.
Reply:I would go to a reputable school. If you're going to invest all your money and time into it, better make sure it's a respected school.
Reply:I was a dental assistant before becoming a hygienist. I never went to school...I learned on the job. In my experience going to school to be trained in almost useless. They teach procedures using very specific materials that not every dentist uses. Each dentist works very differently and has preferences. Assisting school will teach you the basics...but it's a lot of money to spend on something that will take you a couple weeks to learn on the job. Many dentists would prefer to train you the way they want you to work with them.





Hope that helps