American Institute-Toms River Toms River, New Jersey

The Dental Assistant program at American Institute-Toms River is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants. This program typically covers a range of essential topics, including dental terminology, chairside assisting, radiography (x-ray techniques), infection control protocols, and dental office administration. Students learn to prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists during procedures, take dental x-rays, sterilize instruments, and manage patient records. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to hands-on training in a simulated dental office setting, allowing students to practice their skills using industry-standard equipment. The program includes an externship or clinical experience, providing valuable real-world experience working in a dental office. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers as dental assistants in general dentistry practices, specialty clinics (such as orthodontics or periodontics), and public health dental facilities. Upon completion, graduates are often eligible to sit for relevant certification exams, further enhancing their career prospects.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at American Institute-Toms River on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.