The Pitt Dental Medicine Dental Assistant Training Program can be the foundation for future career growth.
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Start Your Career as a Dental Assistant
Consider becoming part of our next training class.
Our next program begins on January 27, 2025.
With this unique opportunity, the following benefits are included:
- 4-month training program, completed entirely within your community
- Job placement upon training completion
- Learning resources and the Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) certification are provided within program fees to enrolled participants
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Opportunities to Advance
RHS-certified dental assistants also can continue to pursue advanced career tracks such as a Certified Dental Assistant, National Entry-Level Dental Assistant, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, practice management, dental hygiene, or various levels of more advanced dental medicine practice.
Trainees in the program will be prepared to take the required exam administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). This will qualify trainees to apply for DANB’s Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification.
Find out about our admission requirements and application process
Roles of a Dental Assistant.
Learn about the courses and clinical experiences you can have as part of this exciting program.