Begin Your Career as a
Dental Assistant in Just 10 Weeks!
A career in Dental Assisting is an exciting and challenging one. It is a job that is never the same from one day to the next. If you are a people person and enjoy meeting and helping people with their dental health care and making beautiful smiles, then this is the profession for you. Dental assisting salaries have risen to an all-time high!
You will be taught in an actual practicing dental office and learn from dental professionals who practice and teach the most current up-to-date methods. Schofield Dental has partnered with ATS and its founder, Dr. Taylor Clark of Boise, ID, to provide this. Together, we've been helping students successfully enter the great dental profession since 2006!
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ATS Founder, Dr. Taylor Clark
About Assist to Succeed: 19 Years of Impact
In 2006, Boise dentist Dr. Taylor Clark founded the Assist To Succeed dental assisting school in Boise, Idaho. This lower cost accelerated Saturday course provides an excellent way for people to successfully enter the profession of dentistry without having to quit their jobs while in training. We have helped over 73 graduating classes of students begin their careers in dentistry during the past 19 years.
Dr. Schofield has been helping North Idaho families smile since 2003. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, he brings both experience and compassion to the dental chair. He’s also a husband, father of five, and passionate about building long-term relationships with his patients. He is enthusiastic about partnering with Assist to Succeed to provide this valuable training program to the North Idaho community.
ATS North Idaho: Dr. Ryon Schofield
A Letter From One of Our Instructors
To state it simply, the ATS setting at Schofield Dental is special. I appreciate that the ATS structure and curriculum allow individuals who are unavailable during many of the weekdays to continue with professional education. I see tremendous value in the relatively short time required to complete the program and quickly proceed to gaining full hands-on experience. Not only is the program comparatively inexpensive but the potentially lost income associated with an all week and/or longer program is simply not an issue with ATS.
While the above elements are certainly of high value there is one element unique to our program that I believe stands even beyond these other qualities. The ATS program through Dr. Schofield’s office generally involves a small class size with a particularly friendly atmosphere. This allows us to ensure the environment is conducive to a very positive overall experience and that classes are as productive as possible. Discussion can go well beyond what is possible in typical settings for similar courses. Camaraderie truly lives in these classes and despite the quick passing of the class time these friendships among students generally drive mutual learning and enjoyment that can be hard to find in the majority of classroom settings. The environment is relaxed and genuinely friendly whilst recognizing professional attitudes and practice. The natural result is a highly productive learning environment. We do not need to force learning and thereby decrease the quality of it when we are enjoying what we do and embrace the process of it.
Again, the ATS program stands well on its own merits. I believe however, that the ATS program as it is applied through Dr. Schofield’s office goes many measures beyond the standard to provide an experience that focuses on individual success and satisfaction in a way that I have rarely heard of or seen in any program anywhere else.
- Ben Gardner, RDH, ATS Instructor
Why Choose a Career as a Dental Assistant?
A career as a dental assistant is both rewarding and dynamic. You will play a vital role in helping dentists with patient care, office tasks, and laboratory duties. Dental assistants are in high demand, making it a stable and promising career choice. Dental assistant salaries have risen to an all time high!
Benefits of Becoming a Dental Assistant
- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience by working directly with patients and dental professionals.
- Job Stability: Dental assistants are essential members of the healthcare team, ensuring a steady demand for your skills.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and specialization are available within the dental field.
- Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits as part of a respected profession.
What Our Students Think!
I'm a stay at home mom with two little kids so taking the leap to go through ATS was a big one. I can gladly tell you, it was one of best decisions I have ever made. The way the class is taught is genius. Not only is Ben an incredible and patient teacher, he gives you all the tools to succeed and is with you every step of the way. The book it written so straight forward and isn't meant to confuse you. You walk into class and are given readings for the week, come back & review it for awhile, then do hands on activities so you learn tangibly as well.
For every test, I was more than prepared even though I had no idea what to expect. Before the class was even over I already had a job lined up! I would recommend this class to anyone and everyone interested in dental assisting. You won't regret it!
- Tessa G.
I cannot express enough how much I absolutely love my job!! I feel so blessed to have found such a great office and position for my personality!! 🙂 – feeling wonderful.
- Chris N.
We’ve hired assistants from several different schools in the valley. Some from out of state. We’ve hired a couple of assistants with no training at all. This paticular extern that came from this program is a cut above the rest.
- Dr. Shipp
I’ve learned a ton in the class that helps me to be a really good assistant.
- Kristin
Thank you so much for such a positive experience at “Assist To Succeed”! Everything from my first contact with Lisa to lectures, to practicing techniques, and through graduation was top notch. You should be proud of the excellent job you are doing, and the difference you are making in people’s lives. Keep up the good work! I’ll miss you guys.
- Peggy
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What Does a Dental Assistant Do?
As a dental assistant, your daily responsibilities may include:
- Assisting the dentist during procedures
- Preparing patients for treatments
- Taking dental x-rays
- Managing patient records
- Sterilizing and organizing dental instruments
- Providing patient education on oral health
