Launch your dental career with Indigo Dental Staffing's 12-week Dental Assistant Training Program in Asheville, NC. This intensive, hands-on course teaches chairside assisting, four-handed dentistry, sterilization and infection control, radiography fundamentals, dental terminology, and patient communication. Train in a supportive, boutique staffing environment and gain the skills needed to work in modern dental practices. Graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level dental assistant roles and relevant certifications while accessing Indigo's regional network for job placement support and ongoing career growth. Responsibilities Attend and successfully complete a 12-week dental assistant training curriculum Learn core chairside assisting techniques, including instrument passing and four-handed dentistry Practice infection control, sterilization, and operatory setup/breakdown procedures Develop skills in basic dental radiography and patient charting under supervision Understand dental terminology, anatomy, and common procedures Receive coaching on professional communication and patient care etiquette Participate in hands-on labs and simulated operatory scenarios Prepare for certification exams and meet program competency requirements Required Skills Chairside dental assisting Four-handed dentistry Infection control and sterilization Dental radiography fundamentals Dental terminology Basic dental anatomy Patient communication and customer service Charting and documentation Operatory setup and breakdown Time management in clinical settings