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Each Smile Careers class is configured to ensure that you have the ability to gain hands on experience. We have morning, evening and weekend classes to work with your schedule.

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We are dedicated to training in all aspects of dentistry. With decades of experience in the dental field, SCA knows the growing demand for well trained dental assistants and dental office administrators.

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Start your new dental career in as little as 8 weeks. Get the training and get the job. Start your dental assisting career now! Your new career awaits. Click below to download our quick application.

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Dental Assistant & Medical Assistant Career Differences

Submitted by smile on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 19:34

Many people looking for a job in healthcare choose between a career as a dental assistant or medical assistant.  Both of these careers are similar, but they do differ in many areas such as job duties, salary and training. Find out the career and pay differences between them by reading below!

Dental Administators Celebrate Administrative Professional Day!

Submitted by smile on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 16:35

Since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has honored office workers by sponsoring Administrative Professionals Week. Today, it is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and major holidays.

Become a Dental Assistant: Be Proud of Your Career

Submitted by smile on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 15:27

A career as a dental assistant offers great pay, making on average $39,540 yearly on average plus benefits. Dental assistants work in state-of-the-art professional work environments, and as one of the fastest growing fields, with 80,000 jobs for trained dental assistants are available now and are expected to grow by 41% in the next ten years! Cross training from SCA enables graduates to have a jump start in a career they are proud of. Competitive pay, flexible work hours and great benefits are just a few of the perks available in a dental career. Dental professionals can expect reach both professional and personal fulfillment as a Dental Assistant by providing caring and helpful treatment to their patients. Excel in your dental career! Dental Assistant training from SCA gives graduates opportunity to advance to various other dental specialties including dental hygienist, dental office management, dental laboratory technician and dentist.

Dental assistant careers hold strong even in a tough economy

Submitted by smile on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 02:53

Despite the tough economy, Dental Assistant careers continue their strong growth pattern.  Dental assisting has proven to be a lucrative career choice for many without the significant time investment required by many other careers.

For many reasons, the dental assistant is a key member of the dental team who provides a wide variety of roles within the professional dental office, including:

·        Sterilization of instruments and equipment.

·        Preparing instruments and materials for treatment procedures.

·        Exposing and mounting dental radiographs.