Required Education for Dental Assistants

Education to become a dental assistant is usually available in two options; one year certificates are a popular choice, while a two-year Associate degree program will qualify the assistant for a higher salary. Also those who hold an Associate degree are often eligible to apply with the state of New York for status as a Registered Dental Assistant.

Financial Aid

Almost all colleges and vocational schools will offer forms of financial aid. Each person’s qualification status is dependent upon may personal factors. A FAFSA form should be completed and submitted to the school. Most students are eligible for a federal Stafford loan; this is a government loan with a very low interest rate which will not accrue while in school. Also free grants and scholarships are available to some students.

Schools in New York

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  Allen School

  Your long-term career path is one of the most important decisions of your life, and Allen School is committed to helping you through every part of the process.

  We help you decide what kind of medical career you’re best suited for, provide the best hands-on training available with certified experts in the field, and work tirelessly until you’re in the career you deserve.

  Allen School provides training in careers that:

  • Pay well, and earn you respect
  • Are always in demand
  • Let you work closely with people

  Contact us and let us help you get started on your new career today!

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  Sanford-Brown Institute

  Sanford-Brown can help prepare you for a rewarding career in health and dental care, business, paralegal, criminal justice or information technology. With nearly 20 campuses in the Sanford-Brown Institute and Sanford-Brown College divisions, selecting a school that suits your particular career training and education needs is easy.

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  Central Career School

  Through a combination of an excellent curriculum, professional instructors, hands-on training, and small classes, the school dedicates itself to helping prepare individuals for a career in medical billing by teaching marketable skills that will help them succeed. The goal of Central Career School is simple: To provide our students with an excellent career-oriented training program that will teach the skills needed to obtain employment after graduation. We will work hard to gain your respect as a school that is truly interested in helping you succeed.

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  Everest Institute

  At all Everest Institute campuses, we maintain a well-defined program philosophy: provide a quality education that emphasizes practical skills; employ a highly skilled and dedicated faculty; cater to students seeking a strong knowledge base and the experience needed to succeed in their chosen fields. Our programs emphasize real-world training that is tailored to meet the needs of potential employers. The fields of study focus on industries that offer solid, long-term career opportunities for graduates.

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  College of Westchester

  The College of Westchester (CW) is a student-centered, academically and culturally diverse college, dedicated to meeting the educational needs of students and the requirements of employers through the delivery of a carefully constructed and distinctive curriculum. Our environment encourages personal excellence and provides students of all generations with a foundation of knowledge and skills highly transferable to the workplace and consistent with continuing education goals.

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  Lincoln College of New England

  We’re delighted to introduce you to Lincoln College of New England and all that it has to offer as the first step toward succeeding in your chosen career. You’ll be glad to know that this college is part of the Lincoln family of schools across the nation, which has more than 60 years experience in training and guiding ambitious, career-minded students just like you. So be confident-when it comes to the kind of professional, specialized, hands-on education you’re seeking, you couldn’t have made a better choice.