A mother and her son are waiting in the lobby of the dentist office. They both look a little nervous, so you go introduce yourself. You help both of them feel more at ease with their appointment.
You are a new dental assistant at Advanced Dental Center in Florence, SC, and you get the chance to help people every day. Since joining the team, you’ve helped the doctors with a number of procedures, including cosmetic and restorative treatments. But the thing you enjoy the most is getting to meet the people who visit the office each day. You get a sense of satisfaction from being part of a team dedicated to helping others live happier and healthier lives.
Now, you have an opportunity to train to become part of our team. Call (843) 588-1919 to ask about our on-the-job dental assistant training program.
How It Works
You can apply to be part of the Advanced Dental Center training program if you are interested in becoming a certified dental assistant.
At our office, your cost is just $750 — a fraction of what you would pay at a local college. Plus, you are paid while you train with us. Our learning-by-doing approach allows you to develop your skills alongside dental professionals with years and even decades of experience caring for patients.
You will get to see firsthand what’s expected of dental assistants. You will get to work with patients. Plus, you can pick the brains of our team members as you master the skills needed to be a proficient dental assistant.
Last but not least, if you are hired to work at our office, we’ll refund your $750 course fee and you will get a significant raise over what you were making. That’s a win for you and a win for us!
What You Could Do
To work as a dental assistant in South Caroline, you much be at least 18 years old, eligible to work in the United States.
Dental assistants should be prepared to perform a variety of tasks on behalf of patients and as part of our team of dental professionals. Those duties could include:
- Assisting chairside during basic treatments
- Applying topical medication under the direction of a dentist
- Recording vital signs (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, and respiration)
- Charting the condition of a patients oral health, including missing teeth and the location of any restorations.
Help Yourself By Helping Others
If you enjoy meeting new people and helping others as part of a caring team, then we welcome you to reach out to our dentists in Florence, SC. Becoming a dental assistant can be a rewarding and uplifting career.
You can get started with your training and on your new career at the same time if you work with us. At Advanced Dental Center, you will learn from experienced professionals. You will get to meet amazing people, and you can get the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in people’s health.
To learn more about our dental assistant certification program, start by contacting us online or by calling (843) 588-1919.