Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program is an exciting career path for the student who enjoys the challenges and rewards of working with people and has the desire to join the growing health and dental industries. Students are exposed to oral health care and services through practice in our state-of-the-art dental assisting lab, as well as clinical experiences in MetroWest dental offices and clinics.
Students also earn a deeper understanding of patient care by studying anatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on head, neck, oral, and dental anatomy. In-depth preparation for Dental Assisting licensure is a natural launch pad for a well-paid career in the dental field.
● Care for patients and interact with healthcare professionals in the dental industry
● Use professional medical equipment, technology and techniques in dental assisting lab
and clinical settings in MetroWest
● Practice skills to manage medical and dental emergencies, including all aspects of
infection control and sterilization
CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications and further education
ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS
High School Diploma from Keefe Tech
Dental Assistant
Entry Level Orthodontic Assistant
Entry Level Dental Lab Technician
Dental Receptionist/ Front desk
Oral Surgery Assistant
Front Desk Coordinator
Insurance Coordinator
Claims Representative for Insurance Company
Sterilization Technician
TECHNICAL CAREERS
Associates Degree (2-year), Certificate Program, Licensing or Adult Education
Dental Hygienist
Certified Dental Assistant
Certified Dental Laboratory Technician
Dental Office Manager
Dental Sales Consultant/Specialist
Dental Educator
Equipment Repair Specialist
Community Health Dental Coordinator
Pharmaceutical Representative
PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
Bachelors Degree (4-year) and Graduates or Doctoral Degree for some
General Dentist
Orthodontist
Pediatric Dentist
Endodontist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist
Dental Therapist
Oral Maxillofacial Pathologist
Oral Maxillofacial Radiologist
Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon