Manatee Technical Institute Dental Assisting Program

5520 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Bradenton, FL 34211 941-752-8100 Call now to find out the date of the next information session!		Welcome to the School of Dental Assisting at the Manatee Technical Institute East Campus. This facility is one of the finest and best-equipped schools in the State of Florida. The instructors are highly skilled dental professionals with advanced degrees in education and business management. The Dental Assisting Program at MTI is accredited by the American Dental Association and is recognized by the Florida Board of Dentistry as a provider for dental assisting expanded duties.
	At MTI, we strive to provide a learning environment similar to that encountered in the field of dentistry. We incorporate hands-on training and structured internships with the theory necessary for a firm foundation. Our graduates are the most highly sought after assistants in the Manatee and Sarasota County areas.
Work Environment	Areas of Specialization & Advancement
Dental assistants may also work along side dental hygienists and/or dental laboratory technicians. They work in private dental offices, dental schools, hospitals, clinics, and public health settings. Most dental assistants work 32 to 40 hours per week.	Dental assistants are responsible for working directly with dentists while patients receive treatment. They maintain patients' charts, mix materials and pass instruments to the dentist during procedures, sterilize instruments, make temporary crowns and impressions of teeth for study models, polish patients' teeth, and take and develop X-rays. They also assist with tasks such as scheduling appointments, treatment planning, and ordering supplies. Opportunities for career advancement exist for dental assistants. Many go on to become practice managers, practice consultants, and regional directors of corporate dental practices. Others successfully pursue dental marketing careers with dental equipment and supply companies. Graduates of ADA accredited dental assisting programs may earn college credit toward an advanced degree in dental assisting or dental hygiene offered in Florida Community Colleges.
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