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DENTAL ASSISTANT WITH EXPANDED FUNCTIONS AND RADIOLOGY
Florida Dental Assistant Training with expanded functions and radiology training (dental x-ray training) prepares you for a very rewarding and exciting dental career! As a hands-on Dental Assistant School, Central Florida Institute (CFI) prepares you to perform both clinical, administrative and radiology dental procedures. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, from the U.S. Department of Labor, job prospects for Dental Assistants with expanded functions and radiology training such as dental x-ray training are excellent and employment is expected to grow much faster than the average of all job opportunities through the year 2012. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that dental assistant jobs resulting from dental assistant training programs including radiology programs (x-ray training program), such as the program at CFI, will be one of the fastest growing occupations over the next ten years.
Due to better dental care, individuals are retaining their natural teeth and demand more dental services. As a result, dentists will be hiring more dental assistants to help meet the increased demand for dental services.
As a graduating dental assistant with training in expanded functions and & radiology, having completed the Dental Assistant Training Program at Central Florida Institute, you will be trained to:
- Chairside assist with the dentist
- Hand instruments to dentist during a procedure
- Sterilize dental instruments
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Remove dental sutures
- Prepare dental anesthetics
- Make dental impressions
- Create temporary crowns and bridges
- Plan and chart dental treatments
- Assist dentist with orthodontics and retainer placement
- Provide instructions on dental care to the patient
- Set dental appointments and collect payments
- Order dental supplies
The Dental Assistant trains to not only work with the dentist, but also with all the other dental and laboratory technicians who may be a part of the dental team.
The Dental Assistant with expanded functions and & radiology may be employed in any of the following dental practices:
- General practice
- Dental clinic
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Pediatric dentistry
- County health departments
- Specialties:
- Endodontist
- Orthodonist
- Periodontist
- Prosthodontist
- Oral & Maxillofacial dentistry
"I am loving my job as an assistant. I thank my teachers from CFI greatly. I feel I left CFI confident and excited to get out on my own! I am doing well in my field and look forward to heading to dental school to someday become a dentist myself. CFI helped me get my foot into a career that has many possibilities. Thank you!"
Rhonda R., Lead Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant graduate
"A dentist recommended me to CFI, well-knowing the importance and value of how a DA program would help me achieve my goals of becoming an EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) professional and Instructor."
Kathy G.
Dental Assistant graduate
The Department of Labor points out that healthcare employers
prefer trained personnel; therefore, the job prospects should be best for Dental Assistants with formal training such as that offered at Central Florida Institute. Healthcare employers are particularly interested in Dental Assistants with certification. CFI Dental Assistant Graduates receive a certificate in Expanded Functions and Dental Radiography and are eligible to apply for the Florida State Dental Radiography License through the Florida Board of Dentistry.