Dental Assistant School Kern County, California

UEI College-Bakersfield Bakersfield, California

Hybrid format: Blend online learning with hands-on lab training on campus twice a week.
Externship opportunity: Gain real-world experience at a local dental office.
Comprehensive curriculum: Covers dental terminology, equipment, preventative dentistry, and office procedures.
Specialized training: Explore various dental specialties like Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and Orthodontics.
Career-focused: Prepares graduates for roles like Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, and Orthodontic Assistant.
Patient Skills: Students must conduct two bitewing and two full mouth x-rays utilizing manikins, and perform four clinical patient skill assessment evaluations.
Coronal Polishing: Clinical patients get work done on manikins and three patients.

Hands-on training in a simulated dental office environment to prepare students for real-world scenarios.
Curriculum covers essential dental assisting skills, including chairside assisting, instrument sterilization, dental radiography, infection control, and office management.
Preparation for and opportunity to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam, a credential often preferred or required by employers in California.
Clinical externships providing students with practical experience in actual dental offices, allowing them to apply their skills and network with professionals.
Emphasis on understanding dental terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Focus on patient communication and ethics, ensuring graduates are prepared to provide excellent patient care.
Potential coursework on dental software and record-keeping, reflecting the increasing use of technology in dental practices.