Dental Areas of Study
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for Dental Assistants is expected to grow 29 percent from 2006 to 2016 – faster than the average across all occupations. In fact, dental assistants are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations over the 2006-16 projection period.*
To help meet the demand for qualified professionals in this field, Sanford-Brown offers programs in Dental Assistant. Our dental programs are designed to prepare students to work closely with dentists, to teach students proper chair-side patient care techniques and to perform a variety of dental office and laboratory duties. Our career-focused programs in this area include:
To learn more about Sanford-Brown, our career-focused programs or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2008-09 Edition, Health Care, Dental Hygienists on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos097.htm and Dental Assistants at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos163.htm (visited August 11, 2009). This is a national estimate and conditions in your location may be different.