> Dental Assistant

The goal of the Dental Assistant program is to prepare graduates for entry-level work with dentists as they examine and treat patients. Dental Assistants with documented skills also may carry out a variety of laboratory, clinical and office duties. This program includes a Dental Radiology component and a course to prepare for the CPR certification test.

> Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupation Outlook Handbook, careers in Dental Assisting will be one of the fastest growing occupations this decade.

Dental Assistants work in general or specialized dental offices, either for individual dentists or in a group practice. Dental Assistants may also find entry level positions with federal agencies such as the Veterans Administration, United States Public Health Services, the armed forces, or a state, county or city health facility.

> ForeFront Schools

The following ForeFront schools provide career training for Dental Assistant. Please check with the schools for program availability:

--Illinois School of Health Careers, Chicago, Illinois, Loop campus
--Illinois School of Health Careers, Chicago, O’Hare campus