Programme de Formation d'Assistant Dentaire

The Dental Assistant Training program at ACI Medical & Dental School gives NJ students the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Dental Assistant with Radiology in just four months. Our school, conveniently located in Eatontown, NJ, provides hands-on training with state-of-the-art dental equipment in our on-site laboratory.

ACI Medical & Dental School offers added value for our students that sets us apart from other programs. Some of the advanced features of our Dental Assistant Training Program include:

DANB Certification.  Students who successfully complete our Dental Assistant Training program will receive certification in radiation health and safety through the Dental Assistant National Board Examination.

Dental Radiology Licensing.  Our program also includes a license in Radiology through the New Jersey Environmental Protection Agency, necessary for administering and developing x-rays, a key responsibility of dental assistants.

We also offer Dental Radiology as a standalone secondary program if all qualifications are met.

Career Assistance.  Our Career Assistance Program (CAP) is a required component of the Dental Assistant with the Radiology program. This comprehensive career readiness training program provides students with the strategies to make career planning a success and assist in reaching their employment goals after attending our Dental Assistant school.

Completing a 180-hour internship at a dental facility is a critical component of our student's education and career preparation. This important opportunity provides our students with the necessary skills and experience required in the dental field while building their resumes. With our internship, students will get hands-on experience in a Dental Assistant's day-to-day responsibilities in a real dentist office setting.

Dental assistants enhance the efficiency of any dental care team. Using their strong communication and interpersonal skills, dental assistants ensure that patients feel comfortable while office operations run smoothly. Dental assistants have a range of important  daily responsibilities , including:

Assisting the dentist with intra-oral dental procedures

Communicating with patients

Processing and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, tray set-ups

Radiological tasks such as exposing and processing x-rays

Helping to manage the front office of the dental practice

Updating patient electronic health records (EHR)

A thorough understanding of Dental terminology and anatomy, Emergency Procedures, and clinical procedures will be utilized throughout the Dental Assistant's typical day.

Students who complete this program will be prepared for a wide variety of in-demand  careers , including:

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Surgical Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Certified Registered Dental Assistant

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Oral Surgery Assistant

Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Asst)

Orthodontic Technician

One of the top technical schools in NJ, Advantage Career Institute Medical & Dental School in Central New Jersey, offers various programs in the in-demand medical and dental industries. We provide hands-on training in our fully equipped dental and medical assistant school in New Jersey, offering small classes with individual workstations for all of our students.

We are one of the top technical schools in NJ, centrally located for your convenience. We provide all of our students with a state of the art facility and experienced professional instructors. The objective of the primary training programs at our medical and dental assistant school in New Jersey is to ensure students acquire the dental and medical assistant skills they need, as well as demonstrate competence in a variety of medical and dental office procedures and laboratory techniques, including Dental Radiology, Phlebotomy, and EKG certification.

Our unique academic experience comprises selective admission practices, high quality and challenging educational programs, and a comprehensive career development program, all delivered in a nurturing and supportive environment.

We are committed to bringing our students the best training and career development experience available, which is why we don’t just stop at education – we also offer continued career assistance for all of our graduates through our Career Assistance Program.

Advantage Career Institute is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education and the New Jersey Department of Labor.