Dental Assisting
Along with classroom education, students at STVT will get the opportunity to participate in hands-on training to strengthen their skills.
Dental Assisting Program Details
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute’s Dental Assisting program helps prepare you to pursue a career in dentistry. This career training program provides instruction on the skills to be a dental assistant and an important member of the team.
Our dental assisting program emphasizes hands-on learning and patient and workplace safety. Our curriculum focuses on helping prepare students for common tasks and situations in the dental workplace, and the externship portion of the program provides valuable real-world experiences. STVT is proud to offer a dental assisting program in South Texas.
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Skills Covered
Along with classroom education, students at STVT will get the opportunity to participate in hands-on training to strengthen their skills.
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Dental Infection Control
Study the basics of microbiology, and learn proper decontamination and sterilization processes to minimize the risk of infection for healthcare professionals and patients. -
Dental Science
Learn how teeth develop over time and the structure of different teeth like incisors, canines, molars, and more.
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Dental Terminology
Study the anatomy of the head, neck, and oral cavity, while learning common dental terminology to properly describe various structures.
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Dental Pharmacology
Study the use and interaction of commonly used medications during dental procedures.
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Dental Emergencies
Learn how to use AED machines and provide CPR and first aid to quickly handle emergencies that may occur during dental procedures.
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Dental Radiology
Practice taking, reading, and processing dental x-rays.
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Dental Office Procedures
Practice performing administrative tasks like scheduling appointments, updating records, storing patient information, and more.
Career Options for Dental Assisting
- Dental assistants
- Records technicians
Our Campuses
Arlington
2241 S Watson Rd , Ste 181
Arlington , TX 76010
Brownsville
1900 North Expressway, Suite O
Brownsville, TX 78521
Corpus Christi
2000 S Padre Island Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
McAllen
1800 S. Main Street, Suite 500
McAllen, TX 78503
San Antonio
734 SE Military Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78214
Weslaco
1600 N. Westgate Drive, Suite 400
Weslaco, TX 78599
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At South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT), you can enroll by choosing a vocational program and campus, then contacting an admissions representative who will help you with paperwork and setting up your start date.
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