Dental Assistant Schools In Colorado (CO)

Dental Assistant Schools in Colorado

Who wouldn't want teeth as white as the brightest snow at the top of the Rockies? Help others find their perfect smile by becoming a Colorado dental assistant. Find any number of excellent schools in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction or virtually anywhere in the Centennial State. Attend school in a traditional classroom setting or learn online - the choice is yours!

As a Colorado dental assistant, you will:

• Work closely with, and under the supervision, of a dentist
• Perform a variety of patient care, office and lab duties
• Gather and sterilize instruments
• Work with patients to take dental x-rays and process film

Some career figures for dental assistant professionals in Colorado:

• Average annual salary: $38,150
• Currently employed: 6,020
• Employment outlook: 36% growth
• Most popular degrees: Associate’s, Certificate

Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Employment & Wages database.