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Dental Assistant Training Program at Vista College emphasizes real-world skills Vista College readies dental assisting students to work chair-side in a society that places great emphasis on dental hygiene and oral health. Dentistry is a thriving, growing profession with ever changing scientific advances that result in new dental practices and procedures.

You’ll learn a blend of science, theory, and practice. Skills taught in the dental assisting courses at Vista College include:

• Dental science and biomedical basics
• The art and science of working with dental materials, such as plaster, gel, and amalgam
• Taking dental x-rays and various other practical radiology skills
• Day-to-day chair-side procedures that help you in assisting the dentist and patient
• The daily tasks necessary to successfully run a dental office or practice