Mandl’s New York based, fully equipped dental training facility allows you to have access to invaluable hands-on learning opportunities. You will discover common daily procedures as well as how to troubleshoot on-the-job scenarios. Our classroom theory and internships provide you the knowledge, experience and confidence to excel in a promising career as a Dental Assistant.

This is an attractive career choice for a number of reasons:

• Job Stability: New York City is one of the largest cities in the world with millions of residents proactive about attaining proper dental care
• High Demand: Estimated 36% increase of dental assistant positions in the next 8 years making job prospecting excellent (United States Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• Competitive Salary: The starting salary is attractive with great growth potential
• Flexible Work Hours: You can choose between a number of work shifts and opt
  to be full or part-time
• Rewarding experience: Enjoy the gratification of helping those in need
• Prestige: Become a member of the distinguished healthcare industry

Dental office employers value dental assistants who have a solid grasp of the essentials of oral care, latest technological advances, and experience working with patients. Becoming a Mandl Dental Assistant Graduate prepares you with the skills and real-world experience to make you a prime job candidate for hire.

Our school curriculum is based on three semesters that teach you the essentials of working in a dental office. It allows YOU to practice “on the job“ skills through a 300-hour professional internship and understand all aspects of oral care for patients.

• 1st Semester: Learn basic human head and neck anatomy, important computer skills, and become familiar with all the dental tools and materials
• 2nd Semester: Focuses on other essential aspects of a dental career including infection prevention, law and ethics, and tooth and gum disease prevention
• 3rd Semester: Apply the knowledge and skills that you have learned during a 300 hour professional internship

In order to qualify for admission, applicants must have received a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D).

You will learn a wide variety of skills and perform numerous tasks on the job:

• Setting up trays for dental procedures
• Sterilizing tools to control infection spread through dental instruments
• Preparing patients to see the dentist
• Learning proper chair-side manner (making patients feel comfortable and at ease)
• Taking and processing dental x-rays
• Performing basic laboratory procedures
• Prepare dental materials: cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
• Educating patients on oral hygiene treatment and proper plaque control
• Assisting with keeping patient records and scheduling appointments

Receiving a Dental Assistant Certificate allows you to work in a number of settings:

• Small Dental Clinics
• Private Practice Offices
• Large Government Hospitals
• County Hospitals
• State Health Departments
• Dental Labs