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#1 Best College for Dental Assisting/Assistant in the U.S.

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

890–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$17,740

Median Starting Salary

$58,326

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About Dental Assisting/Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant programs prepare individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.

Michigan awards the most Bachelors degrees in Dental Assisting/Assistant of all US states with 2 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Dental Assisting/Assistant can expect around 0% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 100% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant is $65,400.

How popular is a Bachelors degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant in MI

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2 degrees awarded
Bachelors degree in Dental Assisting/Assistant makes up 0.18% of all Bachelors degree awarded in Michigan

Careers

Some top jobs related to Dental Assisting/Assistant, include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, which have many employment opportunities. Though there are higher paying positions, like Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. The most in-demand position for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors is Dental Assistants.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Dental Assisting/Assistant majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
2
Female Students
2 (100%)
Male Students
(0%)

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