Dental Assistant careers in Utah are currently in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of dental assistants to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations
There are several possible paths to becoming a dental assistant. Some states require dental assistants to graduate from a CODA accredited program and pass an exam. In other states, there are no formal educational requirements and dental assistants learn how to perform their duties through on-the-job training. Below are the schools that offer dental assistant programs located within the state of Utah and sorted by CODA accredited schools and vocational post-secondary schools.
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Accredited Programs in Utah
Vocational and Post-Secondary Dental Assistant Programs in Utah
Mountain Applied Technology - Spanish Fork
693 W 1210 S St, Spanish Fork
UT 84660
Mountain Applied Technology - Thanksgiving Point
2301 Ashton Blvd, Lehi
UT 84043
Provo College (43 weeks)-Salt Lake City
1450 West 820 North Provo
UTah 84601